Reconstruction of head-to-knee voxel model for Syrian adult male of average height and weight

Abstract

PurposeThis study embodies the reconstruction of head to knee voxel model, named “SyrMan”, of an adult living Syrian male of average height and weight. This model contains main organs of one adult man representing the average of a group of adult males (25–50) years. SyrMan model was reconstructed to be used for Monte Carlo simulations to calculate dosimetric quantities for radiation protection and medical purposes. MethodThe model was reconstructed from segmented CT images of a living volunteer who was 33year-old, 172cm in height, and 75kg in weight. Masses of segmented organs were calculated and compared with previously published models. ResultsSpecific Absorbed Fractions (SAFs) were calculated and tabulated for each considered source organ. Comparison of SAF values was carried out with Zubal model where some significant differences were found due to differences in organ masses and in anatomy between both models. ConclusionComparisons with SAFs data of Zubal model accentuated the fact that the organ masses and the specific anatomy have a significant effect on SAFs. SyrMan model can be considered as the first model built in the Middle East region, and it is an important step toward the Syrian Reference Man.