두경부암 세기변조방사선치료 계획 시 선량율 변화가 이하선에 미치는 영향

홍주완,정윤주,원희수,장남준,최지훈,석진용,Hong, Joo-Wan,Jeong, Yun-Ju,Won, Hui-Su,Chang, Nam-Jun,Choi, Ji-Hun,Seok, Jin-Yong 대한방사선치료학회 2010 대한방사선치료학회지 Vol.22 No.2

Purpose: There are various beam parameter in intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The aim of this study is to investigate how various dose rate affect the parotid in treatment plan of IMRT. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on 10 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients who have undergone IMRT. CT images were scanned 3 mm of thickness in the same condition and the treatment plan was performed by Eclipse (Ver.7.1, Varian, Palo Alto, USA). The parameters for planning used 6 MV energy and 8 beams under the same dose volume constraint. The variation of dose rates were used 300, 400, 500 MU/min. The mean dose of both parotid was accessed from the calculated planning among the 10 patients. The mean dose of parotid was verificated by 2D diode array (Mapcheck from Sun Nuclear Corporation, Melbourne, Florida). Also, Total monitor unit (MU) and beam-on time was analysed. Results: According to the dose rate, the mean dose of parotid was increased by 0.8%, 2.0% each, when dose rate was changed from 300 MU/min to 400, 500 MU/min, moreover Total MU was increased by 5.4% and 10.6% each. There was also a dose upward trend in the dose measurement of parotid by 2D diode array. However, beam - on time difference of 1~2 minutes was no signigicant in the dose rate increases. Conclusion: From this study, when the dose rates increase, there was a signigicant increase of Total MU and the parotid dose accordingly, however the shortened treatment time was not significant. Hence, it is considered that there is a significant decrease of late side effect in parotid radiation therapy, if the precise dose rate in IMRT is used.

왕거머리말의 인체 암세포에 대한 세포독성 효과

홍주완(Joo Wan Hong),정명은(Myung Eun Jung),이정임(Jung Im Lee),김호준(Hojun Kim),장재수(Jae-Soo Chang),서영완(Youngwan Seo) 한국생물공학회 2012 KSBB Journal Vol.27 No.4

Whole plants of Zostera asiatica were extracted twice with acetone/methylene chloride (A+M) and methanol (MeOH) in turn. The combined crude extracts were evaporated in vacuo and then the residue was partitioned between water and methylene chloride. The aqueous layer was fractionated into H2O and n-butanol and then the organic layer was also fractionated into 85% aq. MeOH and n-hexane, successively. The crude extracts and their solvent fractions were evaluated for their inhibitory effect on growth of human cancer cells AGS, HT-29, MCF-7, and HT-1080 cells by MTT reduction assay. Among samples tested, 85% aq. MeOH and n-hexane fractions showed strong cytotoxic effect against AGS, HT-29, and MCF-7 cells. On the other hand, for HT-1080 cell, 85% aq. MeOH fraction exhibited the strongest cytotoxic effect.

쇄골상부림프절을 포함한 유방암 방사선 치료 시 접합부 선량에 관한 고찰

정우현,홍주완,원희수,장남준,최병돈,Jung, Woo Hyun,Hong, Joo Wan,Won, Hui Su,Chang, Nam Jun,Choi, Byeong Don 대한방사선치료학회 2017 대한방사선치료학회지 Vol.29 No.2

목 적: 쇄골상부림프절(Supraclavicular Lymph Nodes, SCL)을 포함한 유방암 방사선 치료 시 조사야에 인접한 다엽 콜리메이터(Multileaf Collimator, MLC)가 접합부 선량에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 접선 조사 기법을 이용하여 SCL을 포함한 유방암 방사선 치료 환자 30명을 대상으로 120-leaf Millennium MLC가 장착된 21EX-S의 6 MV 광자선 에너지를 사용하였다. 치료계획은 유방조직과 SCL 조사야 접합부에 MLC가 모두 위치한 Plan1, 유방조직과 SCL 조사야에 MLC가 각각 위치한 Plan2, Plan3, 그리고 MLC를 모두 Retract 한 Plan4로 하였으며, SCL 조사야는 모든 계획에서 콜리메이터 각도를 $0^{\circ}$, $270^{\circ}$로 나누어 수립하였다. 치료계획에 대한 평가는 접합부 3 cm 깊이 선량(D3 cm)의 평균값으로 비교하였고, Map-CHECK을 이용하여 각 치료계획별 접합부 선량을 측정하였다. 결 과: 치료계획 비교 결과, D3cm의 평균값은 SCL 콜리메이터 $0^{\circ}$에서 4131.1, 4215.9, 4351.4, 4423.0 cGy였고, $270^{\circ}$에서 4044.3, 4246.7, 4291.1, 4441.2 cGy로 나타났다. 콜리메이터 각도에 따른 평균 선량 변화는 SCL 조사야에 MCL가 위치한 Plan1, Plan3 이 MLC가 Retract된 나머지에 비해 크게 나타났다. 그리고 접합부 선량 측정값 또한 치료계획과 같은 경향을 보였다. 결 론: 본 연구를 통해 SCL을 포함한 유방암 방사선 치료계획 시, MLC를 접합부로부터 5 mm Retract 시켜줌으로써 MLC가 접합부 선량에 미치는 영향을 줄일 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. Purpose: A purpose of this study was to compare dose of junction between breast and SCL fields in radiation therapy by MLC located at the junction. Materials and Methods: With 6 MV of 21EX-S equipped with 120-leaf Millennium MLC, treatment plans were designed with 30 patients who underwent radiation therapy using TFT. Plan 1 where the MLC was all used at the junction. In plan 2 and plan 3, MCLs were retracted 5 mm from breast and SCL, respectively. Plan 4 with all of MLC retracted at the junction were designed. In all of the plans, collimator angle for SCL field was divided into $0^{\circ}$ and $270^{\circ}$. To verify junction dose, the dose at 3cm depth of junction was compared with average value by MapCHECK. Results: In case of the SCL field with $0^{\circ}$ collimator angle, average value of D3cm was 4131.1, 4215.9, 4351.4, and 4423.0 cGy. In case of the SCL field with $270^{\circ}$ collimator angle, average value of D3cm was 4044.3, 4246.7, 4291.1, and 4441.2 cGy. In plan1 and 3, change in average dose depending on collimator angle was changed more significantly than paln2 and 4. Dose measured at 3cm depth of junction was similar to treatment plan. Conclusion: In radiation therapy plan for breast cancer with SCL, retracting MLCs from junction between breast and SCL fields will lead to decrease effect of dose of the junction.

Flattening filter-free beam을 이용한 방사선 치료 기법의 특성 및 환자의 시간적.경제적 유용성 평가

구장현,원희수,홍주완,장남준,박진홍,Goo, Jang Hyeon,Won, Hui Su,Hong, Joo Wan,Chang, Nam Jun,Park, Jin Hong 대한방사선치료학회 2014 대한방사선치료학회지 Vol.26 No.2

목 적 : Flattening filter-free (3F) beam과 flattening filter (2F) beam을 이용한 치료기법에 따른 특성 비교와 환자 측면의 시간적 경제적 유용성을 비교 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : Alderson rando phantom의 전산화단층촬영 영상을 획득하여 가상의 전립선을 설정한 후 세기변조 방사선치료, 용적변조 회전방사선치료 그리고 체부정위적 방사선치료에 3F와 2F beam을 각각 적용하여 총 6개의 전산화치료계획을 수립하였다. 선량률은 3F beam을 이용한 치료기법에 1200 MU/min을 설정하였고, 2F beam의 경우 600 MU/min을 적용하였다. 3F와 2F beam을 이용한 치료기법의 특성 비교를 위하여 총 monitor unit (MU)값을 비교하였고 치료시간의 비교를 위하여 beam on time (BOT)과 gantry rotation time (GRT)을 측정하였으며, 3F와 2F beam에 의한 각 치료기법에서 발생되는 광중성자 측정을 위하여 Surveillance And Measurement (SAM) 940을 사용하였다. 또한, 환자의 총 내원기간과 자기부담금을 계산하였다. 결 과 : 총 MU값은 세기변조 방사선치료에서 3F beam을 이용하였을 때 2F beam을 이용한 경우보다 최대 34.0% 증가하였고 BOT, GRT 그리고 광중성자 측정값은 체부정위적 방사선치료에 3F beam을 적용하였을 때 2F beam보다 각각 최대 39.8, 38.6, 48.1% 감소하였다. 환자의 총 내원기간과 자기부담금은 3F와 2F beam의 이용에 따른 차이는 없었으며, 치료기법 중 체부정위적 방사선치료가 10일과 169,560원으로 가장 적게 나타났다. 결 론 : 본 연구 결과, 3F beam의 고 선량률을 이용한 치료기법은 2F beam과 비교하여 총 MU값은 증가하였으나 BOT, GRT 그리고 광중성자 측정값이 모두 감소하였다. 이처럼 3F beam의 고 선량률을 사용하는 치료기법은 intra-fraction setup error 및 2차 방사선 유발암 발생률을 줄이는 효과를 기대할 수 있으나, 동일한 치료기법 내에서 3F와 2F beam 사용에 따른 환자에게 특별한 시간적 경제적인 이점은 없었다. Purpose : The aim of this study was to appraise properties for radiation therapy techniques and effectiveness of time and economy to a patient in the case of applying flattening filter-free (3F) and flattening filter (2F) beam to the radiation therapy. Materials and Methods : Alderson rando phantom was scanned for computed tomography image. Treatment plans for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with 3F and 2F beam were designed for prostate cancer. To evaluate the differences between the 3F and 2F beam, total monitor units (MUs), beam on time (BOT) and gantry rotation time (GRT) were used and measured with $TrueBeam^{TM}$ STx and Surveillance And Measurement (SAM) 940 detector was used for photoneutron emitted by using 3F and 2F. To assess temporal and economical aspect for a patient, total treatment periods and medical fees were estimated. Results : In using 3F beam, total MUs in IMRT plan increased the highest up to 34.0% and in the test of BOT, GRT and photoneutron, the values in SBRT plan decreased the lowest 39.8, 38.6 and 48.1%, respectively. In the temporal and economical aspect, there were no differences between 3F and 2F beam in all of plans and the results showed that 10 days and 169,560 won was lowest in SBRT plan. Conclusion : According as the results, total MUs increased by using 3F beam than 2F beam but BOT, GRT and photoneutron decreased. From above the results, using 3F beam can decrease intra-fraction setup error and risk of radiation-induced secondary malignancy. But, using 3F beam did not make the benefits of temporal and economical aspect for a patient with the radiation therapy.

Effectiveness of the Detection of Pulmonary Emphysema using VGGNet with Low-dose Chest Computed Tomography Images

김두빈,박영준,홍주완,Kim, Doo-Bin,Park, Young-Joon,Hong, Joo-Wan The Korean Society of Radiology 2022 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.16 No.4

본 연구에서는 저선량 흉부 CT 영상을 이용하여 VGGNet을 학습시키고 폐기종 검출 모델을 구현하고 성능을 확인하고자 한다. 연구에 사용된 저선량 흉부 CT 영상은 정상 진단 8000장, 폐기종 진단 3189장이며, 모델 학습을 위해 정상 데이터와 폐기종 데이터를 train, validation, test dataset으로 각각 60%, 24%, 16%로 무작위 추출하여 구분하였다. 학습을 위한 인공신경망은 VGGNet 중 VGG16과 VGG19를 사용하였으며, 학습이 완료된 모델 평가를 위해 정확도, 손실율, 오차 행렬, 정밀도, 재현율, 특이도, F1-score의 평가지표를 사용하였다. 폐기종 검출 정확도와 손실율은 VGG16과 VGG19 각각 92.35%, 95.88%, 0.21%, 0.09%, 정밀도는 91.60%, 96.55%, 재현율은 98.36%, 97.39%, 특이도는 77.08%, 92.72%, F1-score는 94.86%, 96.97%였다. 위의 평가지표를 통해 VGG19 모델의 폐기종 검출 성능이 VGG16 모델에 비해 우수하다고 판단된다. 본 연구를 통해 VGGNet과 인공신경망을 이용한 폐기종 검출 모델 연구에 기초자료로 사용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. This study aimed to learn and evaluate the effectiveness of VGGNet in the detection of pulmonary emphysema using low-dose chest computed tomography images. In total, 8000 images with normal findings and 3189 images showing pulmonary emphysema were used. Furthermore, 60%, 24%, and 16% of the normal and emphysema data were randomly assigned to training, validation, and test datasets, respectively, in model learning. VGG16 and VGG19 were used for learning, and the accuracy, loss, confusion matrix, precision, recall, specificity, and F1-score were evaluated. The accuracy and loss for pulmonary emphysema detection of the low-dose chest CT test dataset were 92.35% and 0.21% for VGG16 and 95.88% and 0.09% for VGG19, respectively. The precision, recall, and specificity were 91.60%, 98.36%, and 77.08% for VGG16 and 96.55%, 97.39%, and 92.72% for VGG19, respectively. The F1-scores were 94.86% and 96.97% for VGG16 and VGG19, respectively. Through the above evaluation index, VGG19 is judged to be more useful in detecting pulmonary emphysema. The findings of this study would be useful as basic data for the research on pulmonary emphysema detection models using VGGNet and artificial neural networks.

Comparison of Volumes between Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Images using Dynamic Phantom

김성은,원희수,홍주완,장남준,정우현,최병돈,Kim, Seong-Eun,Won, Hui-Su,Hong, Joo-Wan,Chang, Nam-Jun,Jung, Woo-Hyun,Choi, Byeong-Don Korean Society for Radiation Therapy 2016 대한방사선치료학회지 Vol.28 No.2

목 적 : Computerized imaging reference systems 동적팬텀을이용한 cone-beamcomputed tomography(CBCT) 영상과 four-dimensionalcomputed tomography(4DCT) 영상의 체적을 비교분석 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 동적팬텀 내에 직경 1, 2, 3 cm 노드를 각각 삽입하고, CT simulator와 TruebeamSTx X-ray Imaging system을 이용하여 4DCT 영상과 CBCT 영상을 얻었다. 4DCT 영상은 maximum intensity projection(MIP), minimum intensity projection(MinIP), 그리고 average intensity projection(AVG)영상으로 재구성 하고 노드의 체적은 Eclipse system의 CT ranger tool로 CT number를 설정하여 측정하였다. 결 과 : CBCT를 기준으로 노드1, 2, 3 cm의 체적을 비교하였을 때 4DCT의 MIP는 0.54~2.33, 5.16~8.06, 9.03~20.11 ml, MinIP는 0.00~1.48, 0.00~8.47, 1.42~24.85 ml, AVG는 0.00~1.17, 0.00~2.19, 0.04~3.35 ml의 차이를 보였다. 결 론 : 노드의 체적을 비교한 결과 CBCT 영상은 4DCT의 AVG 영상과 유사한 것으로 확인되었다. Purpose : The aim of this study was to compare the differences between the volumes acquired with four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT)images with a reconstruction image-filtering algorithm and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images with dynamic phantom. Materials and Methods : The 4DCT images were obtained from the computerized imaging reference systems (CIRS) phantom using a computed tomography (CT) simulator. We analyzed the volumes for maximum intensity projection (MIP), minimum intensity projection (MinIP) and average intensity projection (AVG) of the images obtained with the 4DCT scanner against those acquired from CBCT images with CT ranger tools. Results : Difference in volume for node of 1, 2 and 3 cm between CBCT and 4DCT was 0.54~2.33, 5.16~8.06, 9.03~20.11 ml in MIP, respectively, 0.00~1.48, 0.00~8.47, 1.42~24.85 ml in MinIP, respectively and 0.00~1.17, 0.00~2.19, 0.04~3.35 ml in AVG, respectively. Conclusion : After a comparative analysis of the volumes for each nodal size, it was apparent that the CBCT images were similar to the AVG images acquired using 4DCT.

직장풍선을 삽입한 전립선암 환자의 수술 후 방사선 치료 시 용적변조와 세기변조방사선치료계획 비교 평가

정해윤,석진용,홍주완,장남준,최병돈,박진홍,Jung, hae youn,Seok, jin yong,Hong, joo wan,Chang, nam jun,Choi, byeong don,Park, jin hong 대한방사선치료학회 2015 대한방사선치료학회지 Vol.27 No.1

목 적 : 전립선암의 방사선치료는 치료기법에 따라 주요장기와 정상조직의 선량분포에 차이가 나타난다. 본 연구에서는 전립선암 환자의 수술 후 방사선치료 시 직장풍선을 삽입한 환자에게 회전수를 달리한 용적변조회전치료(volumetric modulated arc therapy, VMAT)계획과 세기변조방사선치료(intensity modulated radiation therapy, IMRT)계획을 각각 수립하여 선량분포 특성을 비교하고 치료의 효율성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 본원에서 전립선암 수술 후 방사선 치료를 시행한 10명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 직장풍선을 삽입한 환자의 CT영상을 3 mm 두께로 획득하고 Eclipse (Ver 11.0, Varian, Palo Alto, USA)를 사용하여 HD120MLC가 장착된 Truebeam STx (Varian, Palo Alto, USA)의 10 MV 에너지를 적용하였다. 환자마다 1 Arc, 2 Arc VMAT계획과 7조사면의 IMRT계획을 수립하였으며 각 치료계획의 선량체적제한과 plan normalization 값은 동일하게 적용하였다. 수립된 세 가지 치료계획을 평가하기위해 PTV의 coverage, conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI)를 비교하였고, PTV주변 정상조직의 선량퍼짐정도를 알아보기 위해 50% 등선량체적과 PTV체적의 비($R_{50%}$)를 산출하였다. 결정장기 (organ at risk, OAR)에서는 직장의 $D_{25%}$와 방광의 $D_{mean}$을 비교하였고 치료의 효율성을 평가하기 위해서 총 MU와 조사시간을 측정하였으며, 각 평가항목별 결과는 환자 10명의 평균값으로 비교분석하였다. 추가적으로 선량전달 정확도를 검증하기 위해 EPID를 이용한 portal dosimetry를 진행하였다. 결 과 : 각 치료계획에서 나타난 PTV coverage와 HI의 차이는 크지 않았지만 CI는 1A-VMAT, 2A-VMAT, 7F-IMRT에서 각각 1.036, 1.035, 1.230으로 VMAT에 비해 7F-IMRT가 높았고(p=0.00), $R_{50%}$는 3.083, 3.054, 3.991로 2A-VMAT이 제일 낮았고 7F-IMRT에서 가장 높게 나타났다(p=0.00). 치료계획에 따른 직장의 $D_{25%}$는 VMAT에서 비슷했지만 7F-IMRT가 약 7% 높게 나타났고(p=0.02), 방광의 $D_{mean}$은 큰 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 총 MU는 1A-VMAT, 2A-VMAT, 7F-IMRT에서 각각 494.7, 479.7, 757.9로 7F-IMRT가 가장 많았고(p=0.00), 조사시간은 65.2초, 133.1초, 145.5초로 1A-VMAT이 확연히 짧았다(p=0.00). portal dosimetry 검증에서는 모든 치료계획에서 99.5% 이상의 gamma pass rate(2 mm, 2%)을 보였다(P=0.00). 결 론 : 본 연구결과 직장풍선을 삽입한 전립선암 환자의 수술 후 방사선치료 시, 치료기법에 따른 PTV coverage의 차이는 크지 않았지만 1A, 2A-VMAT이 7F-IMRT에 비해 정상조직과 직장선량을 낮추는데 효과적이었다. VMAT중에서는 $R_{50%}$와 MU가 2A-VMAT에서 다소 낮았지만 조사시간이 짧은 1A-VMAT이 치료에 더 효율적이며 환자의 치료 중 움직임 또한 줄일 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. Purpose : The dose distribution of organ at risk (OAR) and normal tissue is affected by treatment technique in postoperative radiation therapy for prostate cancer. The aim of this study was to compare dose distribution characteristic and to evaluate treatment efficiency by devising VMAT plans according to applying differed number of arc and IMRT plan for postoperative patient of prostate cancer radiation therapy using a rectal balloon. Materials and Methods : Ten patients who received postoperative prostate radiation therapy in our hospital were compared. CT images of patients who inserted rectal balloon were acquired with 3 mm thickness and 10 MV energy of HD120MLC equipped Truebeam STx (Varian, Palo Alto, USA) was applied by using Eclipse (Version 11.0, Varian, Palo Alto, USA). 1 Arc, 2 Arc VMAT plans and 7-field IMRT plan were devised for each patient and same values were applied for dose volume constraint and plan normalization. To evaluate these plans, PTV coverage, conformity index (CI) and homogeneity index (HI) were compared and $R_{50%}$ was calculated to assess low dose spillage as per treatment plan. $D_{25%}$ of rectum and bladder Dmean were compared on OAR. And to evaluate the treatment efficiency, total monitor units(MU) and delivery time were considered. Each assessed result was analyzed by average value of 10 patients. Additionally, portal dosimetry was carried out for accuracy verification of beam delivery. Results : There was no significant difference on PTV coverage and HI among 3 plans. Especially CI and $R_{50%}$ on 7F-IMRT were the highest as 1.230, 3.991 respectively(p=0.00). Rectum $D_{25%}$ was similar between 1A-VMAT and 2A-VMAT. But approximately 7% higher value was observed on 7F-IMRT compare to the others(p=0.02) and bladder Dmean were similar among the all plan(P>0.05). Total MU were 494.7, 479.7, 757.9 respectively(P=0.00) for 1A-VMAT, 2A-VMAT, 7F-IMRT and at the most on 7F-IMRT. The delivery time were 65.2sec, 133.1sec, 145.5sec respectively(p=0.00). The obvious shortest time was observed on 1A-VMAT. All plans indicated over 99.5%(p=0.00) of gamma pass rate (2 mm, 2%) in portal dosimetry quality assurance. Conclusion : As a result of study, postoperative prostate cancer radiation therapy for patient using a rectal balloon, there was no significant difference of PTV coverage but 1A-VMAT and 2A-VMAT were more efficient for dose reduction of normal tissue and OARs. Between VMAT plans. $R_{50%}$ and MU were little lower in 2A-VMAT but 1A-VMAT has the shortest delivery time. So it is regarded to be an effective plan and it can reduce intra-fractional motion of patient also.

GATE 시뮬레이션을 사용한 알루미늄 부가필터 두께에 따른 Digital Radiography의 영상 화질 비교 평가

오민주 ( Minju Oh ),홍주완 ( Joo-wan Hong ),이영진 ( Youngjin Lee ) 한국방사선학회 2019 한국방사선학회 논문지 Vol.13 No.1

X-선 영상에서 필터를 통한 여과의 역할은 영상 형성에 유용한 광자를 이용해 환자의 피폭량을 낮춤과 동시에 영상의 대조도를 높이는 것이다. 영상을 형성하는 데 있어서 저에너지 X-선은 환자 조직의 최초 몇 cm 부위에서 흡수되고 고에너지 부분만을 통과하여 형성되므로, 방사선 여과는 여과물질을 삽입하여 저에너지 X-선을 여과물질로 하여금 흡수시켜 환자의 피폭량을 낮추고 영상의 질을 높인다. 본 연구의 목적은 시뮬레이션을 통해 이상적인 환경에서 부가 필터가 방사선 영상 촬영 시 영상의 화질에 미치는 영향을 확인하고, 실제 방사선 영상을 촬영할 경우와 비교하는 것이다. 이를 위해 시뮬레이션 프로그램인 Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission (GATE)를 이용해 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Phantom의 실제 크기, 모양과 재질을 모사하고 부가 필터의 사용유무 및 필터의 두께에 따른 촬영 조건을 설정하여 시뮬레이션 결과 영상을 얻어냈다. 또한, Digital Radiography (DR)장비로 실제 PMMA Phantom을 필터가 없는 경우와 필터가 있을 때 그 두께를 변화시키며 촬영했다. 시뮬레이션의 결과 영상과 실제 실험을 통해 얻은 영상을 각각 Image J 프로그램을 이용해 Contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) 평가를 실행한 뒤, 시뮬레이션 결과 영상과 최종적으로 도출된 두 영상의 변화 추이를 비교 측정했다. 실험 결과 DR장비와 시뮬레이션 영상 모두 CNR이 감소하는 추세를 보였으며, 이는 결국 영상에서의 대조도 감소로 인해 나타난 결과였다. 이론적으로 관전압 (kVp)이 증가하면 대조도가 감소하고, 이를 통해보았을 때 필터는 저에너지부의 X-선을 흡수하면서 전체적인 선량을 감소시키지만, X-선의 평균에너지를 증가시키는 역할을 한다는 것을 알아볼 수 있었다. In X-ray image, the role of filtration through the filter is to reduce the exposure of the patient by using photon which is useful in formation of the image, and at the same time, enhance the contrast of the image. During interaction between photon and object, low energy X-rays are absorbed from the site of a few cm of the first patient's tissue, and high energy X-rays are the one which form the image. Therefore, the radiation filter absorbs low energy X-ray in order to lower the exposure of the patient and improve the quality of the image. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect on the image quality by differences of added filter through simulation image and actual radiation image. For that purpose, we used Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission (GATE) as a tool for Monte Carlo simulation. We set actual size, shape and material of Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Phantom on GATE and differentiated the parameter of added filter. Also, we took image of PMMA phantom with same parameter of added filter by digital radiography (DR). Than we performed contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) evaluation on both simulation image and actual DR image by Image J. Finally, we observed the effect on image quality due to different thickness of added filter, and compared two images’ CNR evaluation’s transitions of change. The result of this experiment showed decreasing in the progress of CNR on both DR and simulation image. It is ultimately caused by decreasing in contrast on image. In theory, contrast decrease with kVp increased. Given that condition, this study found out that filter makes not only decreasing total dose by absorbing low energy of X-ray, but also increasing average energy of X-ray.

두경부암 세기변조방사선치료 계획 시 부분적 고에너지 광자선 사용에 따른 치료계획 평가

장남준,석진용,원희수,홍주완,최지훈,박진홍,Chang, Nam Joon,Seok, Jin Yong,Won, Hui Su,Hong, Joo Wan,Choi, Ji Hun,Park, Jin Hong 대한방사선치료학회 2013 대한방사선치료학회지 Vol.25 No.1

목 적: 체내에서 광자선은 에너지에 따라 다른 선량분포 특성을 보이기 때문에 치료계획 시 적절한 에너지 선택이 중요하다. 두경부암 세기변조방사선치료(intensity modulated radiation therapy, IMRT)는 주로 저에너지 광자선을 사용하는데, 본 연구에서는 후사방향 조사면에 부분적으로 고에너지 광자선을 사용하였을 때 치료계획에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 본원에서 두경부암 세기변조방사선치료를 시행한 10명(nasopharyngeal carcinoma 5, tonsilar carcinoma 5)의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 동일한 조건하에 환자의 CT영상을 3 mm 두께로 획득하고 치료계획시스템은 Eclipse (Ver 7.1, Varian, Palo Alto, USA)를 사용하였다. 환자마다 8개 조사면으로 6 MV 에너지를 사용한 치료계획(low energy plan, LEP)과 상대적으로 투과 깊이가 깊은 후사방향의 2개 조사면에서 15 MV 에너지를 사용한 치료계획(partially used high energy plan, PHEP)을 각각 수립하였으며, 다른 치료계획조건들과 plan normalization은 동일하게 적용하였다. 수립된 치료계획을 평가하기 위해서 계획표적체적(planning target volume, PTV)의 coverage, conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI)를 비교하였고 양측 이하선의 $D_{mean}$, $D_{50%}$와 뇌척수의 $D_{max}$, $D_{1%}$ 그리고 integral dose (ID)를 비교하였다. 특히, 후경부의 정상조직선량을 비교하기 위해 posterior-normal tissue volume (P-NTV)을 설정하고 dose volume histogram (DVH)을 통해서 $D_{mean}$, $V_{20Gy}$, $V_{25Gy}$를 평가하였으며, 또한 총 monitor unit (MU)의 변화를 비교하였다. 결 과: LEP와 PHEP 사이에서 PTV의 coverage 그리고 CI의 차이는 크지 않았고, HI는 변화없이 전체적으로 동일하게 나타났다. 뇌척수의 선량변화는 크지 않았지만 양측 이하선의 $D_{mean}$, $D_{50%}$ 그리고 ID는 PHEP에서 각각 0.6%, 0.7%, 1.1% 감소하였다. P-NTV의 $D_{mean}$, $V_{20Gy}$, $V_{25Gy}$는 PHEP에서 각각 1.6%, 1.8%, 2.9% 감소하였고, 총 MU도 평균 1.8% 감소하였다. 결 론: 본 연구결과 후사방향에서 부분적으로 고에너지를 사용한 치료계획에서 일부 결정장기(organ at risk, OAR)와 정상조직의 선량, 그리고 총 MU를 감소시키는 효과가 있었다. 이런 효과가 환자에게 임상적으로 얼마나 이로운지는 명확하지 않지만, 두경부암 세기변조방사선치료 계획 시 부분적으로 고에너지 광자선을 사용하는 것은 치료계획의 전반적인 질을 개선하는 데 유용 할 것으로 본다. Purpose: A selection of proper energy in treatment planning is very important because of having different dose distribution in body as photon energy. In generally, the low energy photon has been used in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for head and neck (H&N) cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of partially used high energy photon at posterior oblique fields on IMRT plan for H&N cancer. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on 10 patients (nasopharyngeal cancer 5, tonsilar cancer 5) treated with IMRT in Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. CT images were acquired 3 mm of thickness in the same condition and the treatment plan was performed by Eclipse (Ver.7.1, Varian, Palo Alto, USA). Two plans were generated under same planing objectives, dose volume constraints, and eight fields setting: (1) The low energy plan (LEP) created using 6 MV beam alone, (2) the partially used high energy plan (PHEP) created partially using 15 MV beam at two posterior oblique fields with deeper penetration depths, while 6 MV beam was used at the rest of fields. The plans for LEP and PHEP were compared in terms of coverage, conformity index (CI) and homogeneity index (HI) for planning target volume (PTV). For organs at risk (OARs), $D_{mean}$ and $D_{50%}$ were analyzed on both parotid glands and $D_{max}$, $D_{1%}$ for spinal cord were analyzed. Integral dose (ID) and total monitor unit (MU) were compared as addition parameters. For the comparing dose to normal tissue of posterior neck, the posterior-normal tissue volume (P-NTV) was set on the patients respectively. The $D_{mean}$, $V_{20Gy}$ and $V_{25Gy}$ for P-NTV were evaluated by using dose volume histogram (DVH). Results: The dose distributions were similar with regard to coverage, CI and HI for PTV between the LEP and PHEP. No evident difference was observed in the spinal cord. However, the $D_{mean}$, $D_{50%}$ for both parotid gland were slightly reduced by 0.6%, 0.7% in PHEP. The ID was reduced by 1.1% in PHEP, and total MU for PHEP was 1.8% lower than that for LEP. In the P-NTV, the $D_{mean}$, $V_{20Gy}$ and $V_{25Gy}$ of the PHEP were 1.6%, 1.8% and 2.9% lower than those of LEP. Conclusion: Dose to some OARs and a normal tissue, total monitor unit were reduced in IMRT plan with partially used high energy photon. Although these reduction are unclear how have a clinical benefit to patient, application of the partially used high energy photon could improve the overall plan quality of IMRT for head and neck cancer.

키틴분해 박테리아 Bacillus idriensis (CGH18)의 항산화 활성

정명은(Myoung Eun Jung),홍주완(Joo Wan Hong),이정임,곽명국(Myoung Kuk Kwak),김호준(Hojun Kim),손재학(Jae Hak Sohn),송영선(Young-Sun Song),오광석(Kwang-suk Oh),서영완(Youngwan Seo) 한국생물공학회 2013 KSBB Journal Vol.28 No.4

bacterium CGH18 exhibiting antioxidizing and chitin-degrading activities in the colloidal chitin culture medium was isolated from salt-fermented crab. This strain was identified as Bacillus idriensis based on 16S rDNA sequence homology search. Its crude extract was partitioned between n-BuOH and H₂O. The organic layer was further partitioned between CH₂Cl₂ and H₂O. Antioxidant activities of crude extract and its solvent fractions were evaluated using five different bioassay methods, including the degree of occurrence of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), peroxynitrite scavenging (ONOO), and oxidative damage of genomic DNA. All fractions exhibited significant antioxidant activity in bioassay systems used.