Abstract
During CT simulation, metal and other high-density implants in the field of view can cause severe artifacts that obscure targets and affect radiation therapy planning. Metal Artifact Reduction for Orthopedic Implants (O-MAR, Philips Healthcare) has been shown to improve image quality by recovering structure delineation, correcting CT number accuracy and decreasing image noise. However, application of O-MAR does not perform successfully in some clinical situations and it is contraindicated by the vendor.
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