C-arm pose estimation using intensity-based registration of imaging modalities
This invention provides a method for estimating C-arm fluo roscope pose. The method
involves introducing a coordinate system into a C-arm image, and applying intensity-based …
involves introducing a coordinate system into a C-arm image, and applying intensity-based …
Robust automatic rigid registration of MRI and X‐ray using external fiducial markers for XFM‐guided interventional procedures
Purpose: InX‐ray fused with MRI, previously gathered roadmap MRI volume images are
overlaid on live X‐ray fluoroscopy images to help guide the clinician during an interventional …
overlaid on live X‐ray fluoroscopy images to help guide the clinician during an interventional …
BrachyView: Combining LDR seed positions with transrectal ultrasound imaging in a prostate gel phantom
Purpose BrachyView is a novel in-body imaging system which aims to provide LDR
brachytherapy seeds position reconstruction within the prostate in real-time. The first …
brachytherapy seeds position reconstruction within the prostate in real-time. The first …
REDMAPS: reduced-dimensionality matching for prostate brachytherapy seed reconstruction
The success of prostate brachytherapy critically depends on delivering adequate dose to the
prostate gland. Intraoperative localization of the implanted seeds provides potential for dose …
prostate gland. Intraoperative localization of the implanted seeds provides potential for dose …
Ultrasound–fluoroscopy registration for prostate brachytherapy dosimetry
Prostate brachytherapy is a treatment for prostate cancer using radioactive seeds that are
permanently implanted in the prostate. The treatment success depends on adequate …
permanently implanted in the prostate. The treatment success depends on adequate …
Intraoperative 3D reconstruction of prostate brachytherapy implants with automatic pose correction
The success of prostate brachytherapy critically depends on delivering adequate dose to the
prostate gland, and the capability of intraoperatively localizing implanted seeds provides …
prostate gland, and the capability of intraoperatively localizing implanted seeds provides …
Registration between ultrasound and fluoroscopy or CT in prostate brachytherapy
P Fallavollita, Z Karim Aghaloo, EC Burdette… - Medical …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose In prostate brachytherapy, transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is used to visualize the
anatomy, while implanted seeds can be visualized by fluoroscopy. Intraoperative dosimetry …
anatomy, while implanted seeds can be visualized by fluoroscopy. Intraoperative dosimetry …
Automatic segmentation of radiographic fiducial and seeds from X-ray images in prostate brachytherapy
Prostate brachytherapy guided by transrectal ultrasound is a common treatment option for
early stage prostate cancer. Prostate cancer accounts for 28% of cancer cases and 11% of …
early stage prostate cancer. Prostate cancer accounts for 28% of cancer cases and 11% of …
C-arm rotation encoding with accelerometers
Purpose Fluoroscopic C-arms are being incorporated in computer-assisted interventions in
increasing number. For these applications to work, the relative poses of imaging must be …
increasing number. For these applications to work, the relative poses of imaging must be …
Brachytherapy seed reconstruction with joint-encoded C-arm single-axis rotation and motion compensation
C-arm fluoroscopy images are frequently used for qualitative assessment of prostate
brachytherapy. Three-dimensional seed reconstruction from C-arm images is necessary for …
brachytherapy. Three-dimensional seed reconstruction from C-arm images is necessary for …