Abstract:Background: The purpose of this paper is to present the spatial navigation system prototype for localizing the distal tip of the cannula–guide assembly. This assembly is shifted through the channel of a bronchoscope, which is fixed in relation to the patient. The navigation is carried out in the bronchial tree, based on maneuvers of the aforementioned assembly. Methods: The system consists of three devices mounted on the guide handle and at the entrance to the bronchoscope working channel. The devices record t… Show more
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