A review of calibration techniques for freehand 3-D ultrasound systems

Mercier, Laurence; Langø, Thomas; Lindseth, Frank; Collins, D. Louis

doi:10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2004.11.015

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“…Compared to reviews of recent freehand 3D-Ultrasound calibration methods [21,27] , the tested Curefab CS system performs state of the art. The point reconstruction measure retrieved a mean point accuracy of 1.52 mm in contrast to values ranging from 1.67 to 3.63 mm [27] .…”

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“…(ii) freehand 3D ultrasound devices without the use of a tracking system, which make use of specific image parameters such as speckle or echo intensities to register the series of 2D frames [17,18] and (iii) freehand 3D ultrasound systems with the use of a tracking system, which represents the most frequently used technique [19][20][21][22][23] . For pose (i.e., position and orientation) information, any tracking system which provides the position and orientation of a sensor in 3D space can be used.…”

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Reliability of a freehand three-dimensional ultrasonic device allowing anatomical orientation “at a glance”: Study protocol for 3D measurements with Curefab CS®

Feurer

Hennersperger²,

Runyan³

et al. 2012

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Background and Purpose: 3D ultrasonic measurement of carotid atherosclerotic lesions has emerged as an important tool for research and patient management. We sought to evaluate the accuracy and the reliability of a new easy-to-use magnetically tracked freehand 3D ultrasonic device with quick reconstruction time, allowing for anatomical orientation "at a glance" for calibration and distance measurements, with unique usability as a combined tool for image acquisition, registration and measurement within 3-D ultrasonic (US) volumes, which is furthermore connectable to every conventional US-machine. To enable a complete evaluation of the whole system, three different key points had to be addressed: the reproducibility of the calibration procedure, the absolute accuracy of the whole system and a direct comparison to CT and MRI imaging modalities. Materials and Methods:For validating our calibration method, a set of 6 calibrations was performed; each consisting of 6 records of a pyramid phantom taken from different positions and angles. To evaluate the accuracy of the whole 3D-ultrasound system, the point reconstruction accuracy and the distance accuracy were determined in a point phantom made out of a single metal wire vertically attached to the bottom of a plastic tub filled with water. For distance measurements, a precisely manufactured plastic tube phantom was scanned and the length between fixed landmarks on the tube was measured. In a final step, 3D US records acquired with Curefab CS were compared to CT and MRI scans; for this purpose all ultrasonic data was manually registered to the CT/MRI data. Results: Concerning calibration precision the tested Curefab CS system performs state of the art compared to reviews of recent freehand 3D-Ultrasound calibration methods. The point reconstruction measure for evaluation of system accuracy retrieved a mean point accuracy of 1.52 mm in contrast to values ranging from 1.67 to 3.63 mm. Mean total error of distance measurements was 0.9% with standard deviation 0.56% in our study, compared with values reaching from about 1% up to 2.3% in other studies on this subject. All quantitative measurement results are listed in a summarized form in www.sciedu.ca/jbgc Journal of Biomedical Graphics and Computing, December 2012, Vol. 2, No. 2 ISSN 1925-4008 E-ISSN 1925 2 Table 1. Besides quantitative evaluation, 3D-ultrasound records acquired with the Curefab CS system were also compared to CT and MRI scans of patients (see Figure 3 and Figure 4). The alignment of both image modalities showed promising results for future development of diagnostic tools using all image data. Discussion and Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that 3D measurements with Curefab CS are feasible with satisfactory reliability and accuracy. From the results gathered in our study we conclude that 3D-imaging with Curefab CS might start off the possibility of accurate visualization, volume measurement, carotid plaque characterization and identification of vulnerable plaques in the very near future.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Reliability of a freehand three-dimensional ultrasonic device allowing anatomical orientation “at a glance”: Study protocol for 3D measurements with Curefab CS®

Feurer

Hennersperger²,

Runyan³

et al. 2012

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“…The position of a surgical tool at any given moment is determined using the angles of the mechanical arm attached to the surgical tool, and is calculated relative to the mechanical arm's base. Although mechanical trackers have proven to be accurate, the major drawback is that they are cumbersome, thus limiting the freedom of movement during a procedure [28].…”

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Assistive technology for ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

2017

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This study evaluated the existing technology used to improve the safety and ease of ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization. Electronic database searches were conducted in Scopus, IEEE, Google Patents, and relevant conference databases (SPIE, MICCAI, and IEEE conferences) for related articles on assistive technology for ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization. A total of 89 articles were examined and pointed to several fields that are currently the focus of improvements to ultrasound-guided procedures. These include improving needle visualization, needle guides and localization technology, image processing algorithms to enhance and segment important features within the ultrasound image, robotic assistance using probe-mounted manipulators, and improving procedure ergonomics through in situ projections of important information. Probe-mounted robotic manipulators provide a promising avenue for assistive technology developed for freehand ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures. However, there is currently a lack of clinical trials to validate the effectiveness of these devices.

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“…In addition to these potential sources of error, the position of the US image relative to the sensor must be calibrated accurately and precisely to avoid distortions in the reconstructed three-dimensional geometry. Calibration of this aspect of the free-hand three-dimensional scanning approach has been the subject of numerous publications [60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68].…”

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Three-dimensional ultrasound scanning

2011

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The past two decades have witnessed developments of new imaging techniques that provide three-dimensional images about the interior of the human body in a manner never before available. Ultrasound (US) imaging is an important cost-effective technique used routinely in the management of a number of diseases. However, two-dimensional viewing of threedimensional anatomy, using conventional two-dimensional US, limits our ability to quantify and visualize the anatomy and guide therapy, because multiple two-dimensional images must be integrated mentally. This practice is inefficient, and may lead to variability and incorrect diagnoses. Investigators and companies have addressed these limitations by developing threedimensional US techniques. Thus, in this paper, we review the various techniques that are in current use in three-dimensional US imaging systems, with a particular emphasis placed on the geometric accuracy of the generation of three-dimensional images. The principles involved in three-dimensional US imaging are then illustrated with a diagnostic and an interventional application: (i) three-dimensional carotid US imaging for quantification and monitoring of carotid atherosclerosis and (ii) three-dimensional US-guided prostate biopsy.

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A review of calibration techniques for freehand 3-D ultrasound systems

Cited by 239 publications

References 79 publications

Reliability of a freehand three-dimensional ultrasonic device allowing anatomical orientation “at a glance”: Study protocol for 3D measurements with Curefab CS®

Reliability of a freehand three-dimensional ultrasonic device allowing anatomical orientation “at a glance”: Study protocol for 3D measurements with Curefab CS®

Assistive technology for ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

Three-dimensional ultrasound scanning

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