In radiotherapy, correct setup of patients before and during each treatment is paramount to deliver the dose to the target while sparing the normal tissue. Some sort of image guidance is implemented in most hospitals, to this end. Currently, though, the only real-time volumetric imaging modality clinically available is ultrasound. As opposed to more qualitative applications as for example in radiology, in radiotherapy the quantitative aspects of ultrasound imaging are the most relevant, since it is necessary to localize the targets, estimate their volumes and track their movement as accurately as possible. Undergoing projects include the use of artificial intelligence for automatic interpretation of US images; development of new concept low-profile self-coupling US probes; application of US to dose-based guidance and real time adaptation in radiotherapy.
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