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International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

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01-05-2014 | Original Article

MITK-US: real-time ultrasound support within MITK

Authors: K. März, A. M. Franz, A. Seitel, A. Winterstein, R. Bendl, S. Zelzer, M. Nolden, H. -P. Meinzer, L. Maier-Hein

Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery | Issue 3/2014

Abstract

Purpose

Intra-procedural acquisition of the patient anatomy is a key technique in the context of computer-assisted interventions (CAI). Ultrasound (US) offers major advantages as an interventional imaging modality because it is real time and low cost and does not expose the patient or physician to harmful radiation. To advance US-related research, the purpose of this paper was to develop and evaluate an open-source framework for US-based CAI applications.

Materials and methods

We developed the open-source software module MITK-US for acquiring and processing US data as part of the well-known medical imaging interaction toolkit (MITK). To demonstrate its utility, we applied the module to implement a new concept for US-guided needle insertion. Performance of the US module was assessed by determining frame rate and latency for both a simple sample application and a more complex needle guidance system.

Results

MITK-US has successfully been used to implement both sample applications. Modern laptops achieve frame rates above 24 frames per second. Latency is measured to be approximately 250 ms or less.

Conclusion

MITK-US can be considered a viable rapid prototyping environment for US-based CAI applications.

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Title: MITK-US: real-time ultrasound support within MITK
Authors: K. März
A. M. Franz
A. Seitel
A. Winterstein
R. Bendl
S. Zelzer
M. Nolden
H. -P. Meinzer
L. Maier-Hein
Publication date: 01-05-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1861-6410
Electronic ISSN: 1861-6429
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11548-013-0962-z

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MITK-US: real-time ultrasound support within MITK

Abstract

Purpose

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Purpose

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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