Versatile Low-Cost Volumetric 3-D Ultrasound Platform for Existing Clinical 2-D Systems.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Ultrasound imaging has indications across many areas of medicine, but the need for training and the variability in skill and acquired image quality among 2-D ultrasound users have limited its wider adoption and utilization. Low-cost volumetric ultrasound with a known frame of reference has the potential to lower these operator-dependent barriers and enhance the clinical utility of ultrasound imaging. In this paper, we improve upon our previous research-scanner-based prototype to implement a versatile volumetric imaging platform for existing clinical 2-D ultrasound systems. We present improved data acquisition and image reconstruction schemes to increase quality, streamline workflow, and provide real-time visual feedback. We present initial results using the platform on a Vimedix simulator, as well as on phantom and in vivo targets using a variety of clinical ultrasound systems and probes.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Morgan, MR; Broder, JS; Dahl, JJ; Herickhoff, CD
Published Date
- October 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 37 / 10
Start / End Page
- 2248 - 2256
PubMed ID
- 29993653
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-254X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1109/TMI.2018.2821901
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States