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A universal ultrasound diagnostic system developed to support urology and coloproctological applications.

Authors :
Kim JS
Lee JG
Choi JH
Han BH
Yoon SL
Jung H
Song TK
Lee JY
Source :
Biomedical engineering letters [Biomed Eng Lett] 2018 Nov 15; Vol. 9 (1), pp. 119-125. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Nov 15 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

In this study, we sought to describe a novel imaging apparatus that is lightweight, inexpensive, and highly effective for use in colorectal diagnostic and treatment settings. Typical probes for use in colorectal ultrasonic imaging applications are developed for surgeons to diagnose and stage rectal tumors and image the rectum and anus. Here we outline a new technique and use it for colorectal imaging in an animal. This technique involves use of an ultrasound array module positioned along the axis of rotation such that improved rotation is possible. This module is in the shape of a linear rod with a rotary linear component that allows for emission of focused ultrasonic echo signals from a linear section of the probe. The usability of the transducer and rectal image quality are satisfactory in a porcine model with the technique proposed here, axial/lateral resolution as 0.96/2.24 mm with 6 dB applied through the contour map using the point spread function. When compared to currently available methods, this technique provides superior diagnostic 3D volumetric image quality with reduced acquisition time. Given this, the ultrasound device proposed here may prove a viable and preferable method to those currently available for urology and colorectal imaging applications.<br />Competing Interests: All the authors declare that they have no conflicts in relation to the work in this article.All animal procedures were performed in accordance with the approval by the appropriate Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2093-985X
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Biomedical engineering letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30956885
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13534-018-0088-x