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Breast conserving surgery plus accelerated partial breast irradiation is increasingly popular for early-stage breast cancer patients with promising clinical outcomes. However, the identification of the seroma cavity on CT can be challenging, leading to inaccuracy and inconsistency in seroma contouring. For brachytherapy techniques this presents additional challenges. Three-dimensional ultrasound (3DUS) technology will significantly improve target visualization and implant accuracy. In this work, we introduce a robotic 3DUS system with a spatial tracking arm that has great potential for improved visual guidance in breast brachytherapy, and describe the calibration and commissioning process for this system.
Source: Brachytherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Claire Zhang, Shuwei Xing, Lori Gardi, Aaron Fenster, Juanita Crook, Deidre Batchelar, Michelle Hilts Source Type: research
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