Active ultrasound pattern injection system (AUSPIS) for interventional tool guidance.

Accurate tool tracking is a crucial task that directly affects the safety and effectiveness of many interventional medical procedures. Compared to CT and MRI, ultrasound-based tool tracking has many advantages, including low cost, safety, mobility and ease of use. However, surgical tools are poorly...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyu Guo, Hyun-Jae Kang, Ralph Etienne-Cummings, Emad M Boctor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4206269?pdf=render