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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2004
Hanif M. Ladak, Brantford, CA;
Aaron Fenster, London, CA;
Donal B. Downey, London, CA;
David A. Steinman, London, CA;
Hanif M. Ladak, Brantford, CA;
Aaron Fenster, London, CA;
Donal B. Downey, London, CA;
David A. Steinman, London, CA;
John P. Robarts Research Instutute, London, unknown;
Abstract
A fast semi-automatic prostate contouring method is provided using model-based initialization and an efficient Discrete Dynamic Contour (DDC) for boundary refinement. The user initiates the process of the preferred embodiment by identifying four (4) points on the prostate boundary, thereby scaling and shaping a prostate model, and then the final prostate contour is refined with a DDC. The method of the present invention has particular application during the pre-implant planning phase of a brachytherapy procedure. However, this method also has uses in any phase of dose planning in the brachytherapy procedure or any other therapy approach.