Needle detection using ultrasound B-mode and power Doppler analyses.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15725
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ultrasound is employed in needle interventions to visualize the anatomical structures and track the needle. Nevertheless, needle detection in ultrasound images is a difficult task, specifically at steep insertion angles. PURPOSE A new method is… read more here.
Keywords: detection; power doppler; needle detection; mode ... See more keywords
Convolution neural networks for real-time needle detection and localization in 2D ultrasound
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DOI: 10.1007/s11548-018-1721-y
Abstract: PurposeWe propose a framework for automatic and accurate detection of steeply inserted needles in 2D ultrasound data using convolution neural networks. We demonstrate its application in needle trajectory estimation and tip localization.MethodsOur approach consists of… read more here.
Keywords: detection; convolution neural; neural networks; time ... See more keywords
Multi-Needle Detection in 3D Ultrasound Images Using Unsupervised Order-Graph Regularized Sparse Dictionary Learning
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DOI: 10.1109/tmi.2020.2968770
Abstract: Accurate and automatic multi-needle detection in three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound (US) is a key step of treatment planning for US-guided brachytherapy. However, most current studies are concentrated on single-needle detection by only using a small number… read more here.
Keywords: needle detection; dictionary learning; multi needle; detection ... See more keywords