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Smart Segmentation Knowledge-Based Contouring Smart Segmentation® knowledge-based contouring combines the ability to use either an atlas or model-based approach for automated and manual segmentation of patient structures. Used in the planning of radiation treatments, it facilitates the definition of targets and organs at risk in an efficient and consistent manner. Key Benefits: • A library of cases contoured by experts, including: - expert case browser - tumor site and stage specific search filters - free text search • Create your own personalized expert case • Modify and edit existing expert case library • Clinical commentary on tumor volume for each expert case • Several 2-D and 3-D tools to edit structures and adapt according to clinical preference • Fully integrated option with the Eclipse™ treatment planning system

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Improve the efficiency and consistency of contouring in your department by streamlining your workflow. Workflow Users match their patient case to one of the hundreds of expert cases in the library, and through a sequence of co-registration and proprietary contour deformation algorithms, the contours of an expert case are deformed to fit the CT images of the patient. Step 1 Expert Case Selection The expert case browser allows fast and intuitive selection of the most appropriate expert case, based on pathology and staging. The user may filter the search based on anatomical location, staging...

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Expert Case Library The library includes contoured expert cases for many combinations of tumor sites and tumor classifications. The database covers head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and gynecological body sites. Step 3 Deformation of Structures from Expert Case Once the user selects “Start Segmentation,” selected structures are deformed from the expert case to the patient image set. STEP 4 STRUCTURE REVIEW, EDIT AND APPROVAL After the segmentation process, all structure sets are automatically displayed on the patient CT dataset. Users can review and edit the result of...

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Included Expert Cases Tumor Site Breast Head and Neck unknown Tongue Base Node Staging Tumor Side Left Right Left Right Left Right Left Right Left Right Patient Position Prone Supine Left Right Left Right Expert cases are available for any combination of tumor stage, node stage, metastasis and tumor side. © 2012 Varian Medical Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Varian, Varian Medical Systems and Smart Segmentation are registered trademarks of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. RAD 10204 Varian Medical Systems Palo Alto, CA 94304 Tel:...

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