Hokkaido University: Developed 2-axis CBCT / 4D CBCT function: High-precision proton beam therapy
-Expectations for providing high-precision proton therapy-
November 13, 2020
Hokkaido University
Hitachi
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
Major features:
● The shooting time, which was an issue with the conventional CBCT function, has been greatly reduced.
● Acquires clear three-dimensional images of tumors and surrounding tissues in moving areas.
● Expected to be able to provide highly accurate proton therapy to more patients.
What is CBCT?
Cone Beam CT (Cone Beam CT).
CT that takes a picture with a cone beam (conical beam) using the imaging device installed on the side of the treatment device.
Development overview:
Professor Shinichi Shimizu, Hokkaido University
Hitachi
With the support of Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
For high-precision proton therapy,
2-axis CBCT function and
developed a 2-axis 4-dimensional CBCT function.
We have recently obtained manufacturing and marketing approval.
2-axis CBCT function and 2-axis 4-dimensional CBCT function:
With these features,
Speeding up CBCT photography and
Acquisition of clear 3D images of moving parts,
It will be possible.
Further improvement in the accuracy of proton therapy for tumors is expected.
Shinichi Shimizu, Professor, Graduate School of Medicine)
https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/news/2020/11/2cbct2cbct.html
The 2-axis CBCT function and 2-axis 4-dimensional CBCT function jointly developed by Hokkaido University and Hitachi have obtained approval for the manufacture and sale of medical devices-expected to provide high-precision proton therapy- | Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
https://www.amed.go.jp/news/release_20201113-01.html
2-axis CBCT function and 2-axis 4-dimensional CBCT function jointly developed by Hokkaido University and Hitachi have obtained manufacturing and marketing approval for medical devices-Expected to provide high-precision proton therapy-News release: November 13, 2020: Hitachi