Automatic needle detection and real-time Bi-planar needle visualization during 3D ultrasound scanning of the liver

Generally, minimally invasive techniques are used for diagnosis and treatment. Compared to open surgery, these procedures are aimed to reduce the risk of surrounding tissues injury and lead to less trauma and shorter recovery time (Slakey  et al. 2013). Percutaneous biopsy in the liver is a minimally invasive procedure where a needle is used to remove tissue samples for histology-based diagnosis. Needle insertion is also performed in therapeutic procedures such as in prostate brachytherapy and in liver tumor thermal ablation (radi ofrequency, microwave or cryo ablation).
Source: Medical Image Analysis - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research