METHODS FOR TRACKING MOTION OF INTERNAL ORGANS AND METHODS FOR RADIATION THERAPY USING SUCH TRACKING METHODS

摘要

The present invention relates to new methods for (1) predicting the dynamic tidal volume of a patient and (2) predicting the motion of the diaphragm and points of interest near the diaphragm by monitoring the external volume change of the patient's torso, thereby improving time-resolved computed tomography (4DCT) and motion- compensated radiation therapy (4DRT).