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View article: From fractionation to financials: economic and clinical implications of hypofractionation in German outpatient radiotherapy practice
From fractionation to financials: economic and clinical implications of hypofractionation in German outpatient radiotherapy practice Open
Background and objective Thie study aimed to examine the economic implications of different radiotherapy fractionation schemes, specifically normofractionation (NF) and hypofractionation (HF), for breast and prostate cancer in the outpatie…
View article: Simulation of Repair on Dynamic Patient-Specific Left Atrioventricular Valve Models.
Simulation of Repair on Dynamic Patient-Specific Left Atrioventricular Valve Models. Open
This study demonstrates the feasibility of a dynamic physical simulation platform for preclinical LAVV repair evaluation. Although challenges remain in accurately modeling leaflet closure and chordal mechanics, this proof-of-concept work h…
View article: A Novel Framework for Integrating 3D Ultrasound into Percutaneous Liver Tumour Ablation
A Novel Framework for Integrating 3D Ultrasound into Percutaneous Liver Tumour Ablation Open
3D ultrasound (US) imaging has shown significant benefits in enhancing the outcomes of percutaneous liver tumour ablation. Its clinical integration is crucial for transitioning 3D US into the therapeutic domain. However, challenges of tumo…
View article: Virtual Fluoroscopy for Interventional Guidance using Magnetic Tracking
Virtual Fluoroscopy for Interventional Guidance using Magnetic Tracking Open
Purpose: In conventional fluoroscopy-guided interventions, the 2D projective nature of X-ray imaging limits depth perception and leads to prolonged radiation exposure. Virtual fluoroscopy, combined with spatially tracked surgical instrumen…
View article: Towards Seamless Integration of Magnetic Tracking into Fluoroscopy-guided Interventions
Towards Seamless Integration of Magnetic Tracking into Fluoroscopy-guided Interventions Open
The 2D projective nature of X-ray radiography presents significant limitations in fluoroscopy-guided interventions, particularly the loss of depth perception and prolonged radiation exposure. Integrating magnetic trackers into these workfl…
View article: Deep Regression 2D-3D Ultrasound Registration for Liver Motion Correction in Focal Tumor Thermal Ablation
Deep Regression 2D-3D Ultrasound Registration for Liver Motion Correction in Focal Tumor Thermal Ablation Open
Liver tumor ablation procedures require accurate placement of the needle applicator at the tumor centroid. The lower-cost and real-time nature of ultrasound (US) has advantages over computed tomography (CT) for applicator guidance, however…
View article: The impact of localization and registration accuracy on estimates of deep brain stimulation electrode position in stereotactic space
The impact of localization and registration accuracy on estimates of deep brain stimulation electrode position in stereotactic space Open
Effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) depend on millimetric accuracy and are commonly studied across populations by registering patient scans to a stereotactic space. Multiple factors contribute to estimates of electrode position, but th…
View article: A population-averaged structural connectomic brain atlas dataset from 422 HCP-aging subjects
A population-averaged structural connectomic brain atlas dataset from 422 HCP-aging subjects Open
Population-averaged brain atlases, that are represented in a standard space with anatomical labels, are instrumental tools in neurosurgical planning and the study of neurodegenerative conditions. Traditional brain atlases are primarily der…
View article: From 4D Transesophageal Echocardiography to Patient Specific Mitral Valve Models
From 4D Transesophageal Echocardiography to Patient Specific Mitral Valve Models Open
Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common valvular disease, affecting 10% of the population over 75 years old [1]. Current standard of care diagnostic imaging for mitral valve procedures primarily consists of trans- esophageal echocard…
View article: Spatiotemporally dynamic electric fields for brain cancer treatment: an in vitro investigation
Spatiotemporally dynamic electric fields for brain cancer treatment: an in vitro investigation Open
Objective . The treatment of glioblastoma (GBM) using low intensity electric fields (∼1 V cm −1 ) is being investigated using multiple implanted bioelectrodes, which was termed intratumoral modulation therapy (IMT). Previous IMT studies th…
View article: Planning system for the optimization of electric field delivery using implanted electrodes for brain tumor control
Planning system for the optimization of electric field delivery using implanted electrodes for brain tumor control Open
Background The use of non‐ionizing electric fields from low‐intensity voltage sources (< 10 V) to control malignant tumor growth is showing increasing potential as a cancer treatment modality. A method of applying these low‐intensity elect…
View article: Toward Fluoro-Free Interventions: Using Radial Intracardiac Ultrasound for Vascular Navigation
Toward Fluoro-Free Interventions: Using Radial Intracardiac Ultrasound for Vascular Navigation Open
Transcatheter cardiovascular interventions have the advantage of patient safety, reduced surgery time and minimal trauma to the patient's body. Transcathether interventions, which are performed percutaneously, are limited by the lack of di…
View article: Application of the anatomical fiducials framework to a clinical dataset of patients with Parkinson’s disease
Application of the anatomical fiducials framework to a clinical dataset of patients with Parkinson’s disease Open
Establishing spatial correspondence between subject and template images is necessary in neuroimaging research and clinical applications such as brain mapping and stereotactic neurosurgery. Our anatomical fiducial (AFID) framework has recen…
View article: Comparison of Droplet Size, Coverage, andDrift Potential from UAV Application Methods and Ground Application Methods on Row Crops
Comparison of Droplet Size, Coverage, andDrift Potential from UAV Application Methods and Ground Application Methods on Row Crops Open
Highlights Droplet size, coverage, and drift potential of pesticide spray in corn with UAV application methods were compared with ground methods. Measured droplets were smaller in UAV trials (102 to 182 µm geometric mean diameter) than in …
View article: Application of the anatomical fiducials framework to a clinical dataset of patients with Parkinson’s disease
Application of the anatomical fiducials framework to a clinical dataset of patients with Parkinson’s disease Open
Establishing spatial correspondence between subject and template images is necessary in neuroimaging research and clinical applications such as brain mapping and stereotactic neurosurgery. Our anatomical fiducials (AFIDs) framework has rec…
View article: Challenges in image-guided therapy system design
Challenges in image-guided therapy system design Open
System development for Image-Guided Therapy (IGT), or Image-Guided Interventions (IGI), continues to be an area of active interest across academic and industry groups. This is an emerging field that is growing rapidly: major academic insti…
View article: The DTI Challenge: Toward Standardized Evaluation of Diffusion Tensor Imaging Tractography for Neurosurgery: The DTI Challenge on Tractography for Neurosurgery
The DTI Challenge: Toward Standardized Evaluation of Diffusion Tensor Imaging Tractography for Neurosurgery: The DTI Challenge on Tractography for Neurosurgery Open
Diffusion tensor imaging tractography reconstruction of white matter pathways can help guide brain tumor resection. However, DTI tracts are complex mathematical objects and the validity of tractography-derived information in clinical setti…
View article: Optimization of multi‐electrode implant configurations and programming for the delivery of non‐ablative electric fields in intratumoral modulation therapy
Optimization of multi‐electrode implant configurations and programming for the delivery of non‐ablative electric fields in intratumoral modulation therapy Open
Purpose Application of low intensity electric fields to interfere with tumor growth is being increasingly recognized as a promising new cancer treatment modality. Intratumoral modulation therapy (IMT) is a developing technology that uses m…
View article: A simple, realistic walled phantom for intravascular and intracardiac applications
A simple, realistic walled phantom for intravascular and intracardiac applications Open
Purpose This work aims to develop a simple, anatomically and haptically realistic vascular phantom, compatible with intravascular and intracardiac ultrasound. The low-cost, dual-layered phantom bridges the gap between traditional wall-only…
View article: MP47-18 AUGMENTED REALITY SIMULATOR FOR ULTRASOUND GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS RENAL ACCESS
MP47-18 AUGMENTED REALITY SIMULATOR FOR ULTRASOUND GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS RENAL ACCESS Open
You have accessJournal of UrologySurgical Technology & Simulation: Training & Skills Assessment II (MP47)1 Apr 2020MP47-18 AUGMENTED REALITY SIMULATOR FOR ULTRASOUND GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS RENAL ACCESS Zhan Tao (Peter) Wang*, Yanyu Mu, David …
View article: Image guidance in deep brain stimulation surgery to treat Parkinson's disease: a review
Image guidance in deep brain stimulation surgery to treat Parkinson's disease: a review Open
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective therapy as an alternative to pharmaceutical treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD). Aside from factors such as instrumentation, treatment plans, and surgical protocols, the success of the proce…
View article: Deep learning approach for automatic out‐of‐plane needle localisation for semi‐automatic ultrasound probe calibration
Deep learning approach for automatic out‐of‐plane needle localisation for semi‐automatic ultrasound probe calibration Open
The authors present a deep learning algorithm for the automatic centroid localisation of out‐of‐plane US needle reflections to produce a semi‐automatic ultrasound (US) probe calibration algorithm. A convolutional neural network was trained…
View article: Determining blood flow direction from short neurovascular surgical microscope videos
Determining blood flow direction from short neurovascular surgical microscope videos Open
Neurovascular surgery aims to repair diseased or damaged blood vessels in the brain or spine. There are numerous procedures that fall under this category, and in all of them, the direction of blood flow through these vessels is crucial inf…