Electromagnetic (EM) catheter path tracking in ultrasound-guided brachytherapy of the breast

ConclusionOur preliminary results show a potential role for US guidance and EM needle navigation for implantation of catheters for breast brachytherapy. EM catheter tracking can accurately assess the implant geometry in breast brachytherapy patients. This methodology has the potential to evaluate catheter positions directly after the implantation and during the several fractions of the treatment.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research