Deep-Learning for Rapid Estimation of the Out-of-Field Dose in External Beam Photon Radiation Therapy - A Proof of Concept.

Nathan BenzazonAlexandre CarréFrançois de KermenguyStéphane NiyotekaPauline MauryJulie ColnotMeissane M'hamdiMohammed El AichiCristina VeresRodrigue AllodjiFlorent de VathaireDavid SarrutNeige JournyClaire AlapetiteVincent GrégoireEric DeutschIbrahima DialloCharlotte Robert

Published in: International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (2024)

This proof-of-concept approach using a convolutional neural network has demonstrated unprecedented generalizability for this task, although it remains limited, and brings us closer to an implementation compatible with clinical routine.

Keyphrases

convolutional neural network
deep learning
radiation therapy
artificial intelligence
primary care
healthcare
machine learning
clinical practice
monte carlo
quality improvement
radiation induced
squamous cell carcinoma
loop mediated isothermal amplification