Chin-Hui Wu

Dr. Chin-Hui Wu


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 May 2024 in Cancers
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HCHo-Da Chuang
Ho-Da Chuang
YLYu-Hung Lin
Yu-Hung Lin
CLChin-hsiung Lin
Chin-hsiung Lin
YLYuan-Chun Lai
Yuan-Chun Lai
CWChin-Hui Wu
Chin-Hui Wu
SHShih-Ming Hsu
Shih-Ming Hsu
This study uses Monte Carlo simulation and experimental measurements to develop a predictive model for estimating the external dose rate associated with permanent radioactive source implantation in prostate cancer patients. The objective is to estimate the accuracy of the patient’s external dose rate measurement. First, I-125 radioactive sources were implanted into Mylar window water phantoms to simulate the permanent implantation of these sources in patients. Water phantom experimental measurement was combined with Monte Carlo simulation to develop predictive equations, whose performance was verified against external clinical data. The model’s accuracy in predicting the external dose rate in patients with permanently implanted I-125 radioactive sources was high (R2 = 0.999). A comparative analysis of the experimental measurements and the Monte Carlo simulations revealed that the maximum discrepancy between the measured and calculated values for the water phantom was less than 5.00%. The model is practical for radiation safety assessments, enabling the evaluation of radiation exposure risks to individuals around patients with permanently implanted I-125 radioactive sources.