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. 2016 Nov;121(2):187-192.
doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2016.09.018. Epub 2016 Nov 9.

Consensus opinion on MRI simulation for external beam radiation treatment planning

Eric S Paulson  1 , Sjoerd P M Crijns  2 , Brian M Keller  3 , Jihong Wang  4 , Maria A Schmidt  5 , Glyn Coutts  6 , Uulke A van der Heide  7
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Consensus opinion on MRI simulation for external beam radiation treatment planning

Eric S Paulson et al. Radiother Oncol. 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Aim: To determine the levels at which consensus could be reached regarding general and site-specific principles of MRI simulation for offline MRI-aided external beam radiation treatment planning.

Methods: A process inspired by the Delphi method was employed to determine levels of consensus using a series of questionnaires interspersed with controlled opinion feedback.

Results: In general, full consensus was reached regarding general principles of MRI simulation. However, the level of consensus decreased when site-specific principles of MRI simulation were considered.

Conclusions: These results indicate variability in MRI simulation approaches that are largely explained by the use of MRI in combination with CT.

Keywords: MR sim; MR simulation; MRI treatment planning.

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