Time efficiency, geometric accuracy, and clinical impact of AI-assisted contouring of organs at risk in head and neck cancer radiotherapy

The results support the integration of AI-based contouring in HNC treatment planning. With minor adjustments, the contours achieve very good clinical quality and demonstrate improved consistency compared to manual contours, while significantly reducing contouring time.

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Acta Oncologica
Published
2025-09-10
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2340/1651-226x.2025.44015
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2
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Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
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article
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3.77

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Time efficiency, geometric accuracy, and clinical impact of AI-assisted contouring of organs at risk in head and neck cancer radiotherapy

Helge Egil Seime Pettersen, Turid Husevåg Sulen, Camilla H. Stokkevåg, L. Hirschi et al.
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Time efficiency, geometric accuracy, and clinical impact of AI-assisted contouring of organs at risk in head and neck cancer radiotherapy

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Abstract

The results support the integration of AI-based contouring in HNC treatment planning. With minor adjustments, the contours achieve very good clinical quality and demonstrate improved consistency compared to manual contours, while significantly reducing contouring time.

Acta OncologicaVol. 64
Haukeland University Hospital (NO), University of Bergen (NO), Universidad Metropolitana (PR)
Haukeland Universitetssjukehus
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
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