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19037870

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-11-28
pubmed:abstractText
Ultrasound examination is a valuable diagnostic tool in almost all medical disciplines. However, the results are highly dependent on the experience and performance of the individual examiner and the technical conditions of the examination. Since computed tomography (CT) is not affected by these factors, the combination of real-time ultrasound images and previously compiled CT scans with identical cross-sections displayed simultaneously during transcutaneous ultrasonography could be advantageous. To evaluate the practical applicability and reliability of CT-supported transcutaneous ultrasonography, we examined 10 patients with a Real-Time Virtual Sonography Unit using a previously compiled CT scan as a reference. The results were evaluated by 10 sonographers with different levels of experience. By using the 3-point registration method almost identical ultrasound and CT cross-sections were displayed throughout the examination. However, there was a constant lateral and height deviation of the CT image detected. The crucial point is the correct and reliable referencing of the real-time ultrasound. In conclusion, the CT-navigated ultrasound seems not yet complete for clinical applications. Although helpful for training purposes, it is not accurate enough yet to play a role in routine clinical diagnostic work up.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0013-5585
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
53
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
279-84
pubmed:dateRevised
2010-11-5
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
CT-navigated real-time ultrasonography: evaluation of registration accuracy for clinical application.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, Technical University Munich, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany. kranzfelder@chir.med.tu-muenchen.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article