3D freehand ultrasound for medical assistance in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: preliminary results

Fabian Torres; Zian Fanti; F. Arambula Cosío

doi:10.1117/12.2041806

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19 November 2013 3D freehand ultrasound for medical assistance in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: preliminary results

Fabian Torres, Zian Fanti, F. Arambula Cosío

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Proceedings Volume 8922, IX International Seminar on Medical Information Processing and Analysis; 89220K (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2041806
Event: IX International Seminar on Medical Information Processing and Analysis, 2013, Mexico City, Mexico

Abstract

Image-guided interventions allow the physician to have a better planning and visualization of a procedure. 3D freehand ultrasound is a non-invasive and low-cost imaging tool that can be used to assist medical procedures. This tool can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. There are common medical practices that involve large needles to obtain an accurate diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. In this study we propose the use of 3D freehand ultrasound for planning and guiding such procedures as core needle biopsy and radiofrequency ablation. The proposed system will help the physician to identify the lesion area, using image-processing techniques in the 3D freehand ultrasound images, and guide the needle to this area using the information of position and orientation of the surgical tools. We think that this system can upgrade the accuracy and efficiency of these procedures.

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Fabian Torres, Zian Fanti, and F. Arambula Cosío "3D freehand ultrasound for medical assistance in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: preliminary results", Proc. SPIE 8922, IX International Seminar on Medical Information Processing and Analysis, 89220K (19 November 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2041806

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