MultiCut Workflow

MultiCut block cutting offers simple workflow for block generation with enough flexibility to adapt to your department and staff.

Input Finished Block Files or Patient Data for Block Design

Import Block Files from TPS or Virtual Simulation

Finished block files created in a tps or simulation system can be imported, reviewed and cut, without redundant re-tracing.

Import of Simulator Films via Scanner

Physical films may be read in with the flatbed scanner (option). The film is scanned in and the blocks traced in or designed vis-à-vis the screen.

Import of Simulator Type Images for Block Design

Digital simulator-type images may be imported and the blocks designed vis-à-vis the screen.

Wide Range of Image Formats

The Imaging Option can use any digital simulator film image sent via network, including

DICOM images
DICOM SC (Secondary Capture) images
other digital images in formats such as a jpeg or bitmap.

DRRs from the virtual simulation or treatment planning system (requires a DICOM RT option)

On-Screen Block Design (Using Imported Patient Geometry)

Blocks shapes may be designed on screen vis-à-vis the patient image data using the MultiCut software. If the film has already been marked up, the waxpen or marker outline may be traced.

Block shape entry is exact and convenient. If desired, a tray template may be used to take the placement of fixation screws into consideration. Simply draw the desired form and click on the right mouse button to close the block shape outline. The finished block is presented for review as a hatched-in area and may be saved or discarded and a new shape entered.

Screenshots, below: A patient film or simulator image is imported into the system. The therapist or treatment planner designs the desired block shape directly on screen.

Previous Screen

Tracing the block contour directly on screen

Next Screen

Block Output

Finished blocks maybe cut, printed or the files exported to other systems such as the treatment planning system.

Standard print reports include a plot at tray distance to verify placement on the tray and plots at the radiograph or other defined beam distance for comparison with the film or treatment plan.