Diffusion Schrödinger Bridge Models for High-Quality MR-to-CT Synthesis for Head and Neck Proton Treatment Planning

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2404.11741v2
• Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:39:12 GMT
• Title: Diffusion Schrödinger Bridge Models for High-Quality MR-to-CT Synthesis for Head and Neck Proton Treatment Planning
• Authors: Muheng Li, Xia Li, Sairos Safai, Damien Weber, Antony Lomax, Ye Zhang,
• Abstract summary: Diffusion Schr"odinger Bridge Models (DSBM) is an innovative approach for high-quality MR-to-CT synthesis. Our research introduces DSBM, an innovative approach for high-quality MR-to-CT synthesis.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: In recent advancements in proton therapy, MR-based treatment planning is gaining momentum to minimize additional radiation exposure compared to traditional CT-based methods. This transition highlights the critical need for accurate MR-to-CT image synthesis, which is essential for precise proton dose calculations. Our research introduces the Diffusion Schr\"odinger Bridge Models (DSBM), an innovative approach for high-quality MR-to-CT synthesis. DSBM learns the nonlinear diffusion processes between MR and CT data distributions. This method improves upon traditional diffusion models by initiating synthesis from the prior distribution rather than the Gaussian distribution, enhancing both generation quality and efficiency. We validated the effectiveness of DSBM on a head and neck cancer dataset, demonstrating its superiority over traditional image synthesis methods through both image-level and dosimetric-level evaluations. The effectiveness of DSBM in MR-based proton treatment planning highlights its potential as a valuable tool in various clinical scenarios.

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