Introduction to Auto-Contouring Flashcards
1
Q
what is auto-contouring?
A
the process of generating contours of target volumes or OARs using algorithms and software rather than manual contouring
2
Q
how is auto-contouring achieved?
A
image segmentation
thresholding
3
Q
when is auto-contouring used
A
target delineation
OAR delineation
4
Q
benefit of auto-contouring
A
reduces intra- and inter-observer variability