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A transurethral catheter-based ultrasound system for multi-modal fusion.
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Studies in health technology and informatics [Stud Health Technol Inform] 2012; Vol. 173, pp. 463-8. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Current methods of prostate cancer diagnosis and therapy rely on accurate imaging of the prostate using real-time ultrasound. Transurethral ultrasound (TUUS) may improve upon the current gold standard through improved 3D visualization and co-registration (fusion) with CT and MRI. A prototype transurethral ultrasound (TUUS) catheter-based transducer array and system was developed, featuring 32 elements with a diameter of 18F (6mm). A robust, multi-channel ultrasound transceiver was also developed to enable TUUS imaging using pulse-echo and frequency-based signal processing methods. The feasibility of a TUUS imaging system suitable for multi-modal image fusion and novel ultrasound signaling techniques was demonstrated.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0926-9630
- Volume :
- 173
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Studies in health technology and informatics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22357037