A simple, realistic walled phantom for intravascular and intracardiac applications

ConclusionThe phantom is anatomically realistic when imaged with intracardiac ultrasound and provides a smooth lumen for the ultrasound probe and catheter to manoeuvre. The vascular phantom enables validation of intravascular and intracardiac image guidance systems. The simple construction technique also provides a workflow for designing complex, multi-layered arterial phantoms.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research