Introduction to Auto-Contouring Flashcards

1
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what is auto-contouring?

A

the process of generating contours of target volumes or OARs using algorithms and software rather than manual contouring

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how is auto-contouring achieved?

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image segmentation

thresholding

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3
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when is auto-contouring used

A

target delineation

OAR delineation

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4
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benefit of auto-contouring

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reduces intra- and inter-observer variability

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