DICOMRT stands for Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine Radiotherapy. It is a standard format used for the representation, storage, and exchange of radiotherapy data in the field of medical imaging.
DICOMRT is an extension of the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) standard, which is an international standard for the storage and transmission of medical imaging data. DICOMRT specifically focuses on radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery information, enabling the communication and integration of data among various radiotherapy devices and systems.
DICOMRT encompasses information related to treatment planning, dose calculations, treatment delivery, and dose reporting. It provides a comprehensive set of rules and protocols for the exchange of this information among different radiotherapy devices, such as treatment planning systems, linear accelerators, and imaging devices.
The use of DICOMRT ensures interoperability between different radiotherapy devices and software systems, allowing clinicians and healthcare professionals to seamlessly share and access patient information. It enables the transfer of treatment plans and relevant data between treatment planning systems and the actual treatment delivery machines, ensuring accurate and consistent treatment.
DICOMRT also includes specific attributes and data structures that are necessary for radiotherapy, such as dose matrix representations, beam geometries, treatment control points, and contouring information.
In summary, DICOMRT is a standardized format that facilitates the exchange and integration of radiotherapy data, providing a common language for communication between various radiotherapy devices and systems in the field of medical imaging.
