Ultrasonic imaging of medical puncture using array probe

Tanaka, Yuusuke; Ohira, K.; Ogura, Yukio; Tanaka, Katsuhiko; Shiomi, Hiroya; Kurumi, Yoshimasa; Tani, Tohru

doi:10.7567/jjap.53.07kf26

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“…A pulsed voltage of −48 V and 7 MHz was applied to the linear array probe from a pulser-receiver (Krautkramer Japan [now KJTD], Tokyo, Japan, PAL3) to measure the B-mode image. Detection of a needle at a short distance via a vertical puncture is difficult, as reported in a previous study [ 21 ]. Therefore, to detect the needle tip at a short distance, a puncture spacer ( Figure 2 ) was used ( Figure 3 ).…”

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“…We previously developed a prototype ultrasound probe for vertical puncture with needle tip detection ( Figure S1a,b,d ) and performed punctures with needle tip detection in phantoms and porcine liver [ 20 , 21 ]. Previously, the ring probe was used to detect the needle tip, but the probe had to be removed while the puncture needle was still in place.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The detection of the tip of a stainless steel needle placed in water has been verified by simulation [ 21 ]. Moreover, the phase change was confirmed experimentally, and the detection principle was explained by the edge wave [ 20 ].…”

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“…We have detected the needle tip with forward-view ultrasound waves using a ring-type array probe [ 19 ] and explained the principle of needle tip detection with edge waves [ 20 ]. Furthermore, we punctured a phantom and porcine liver and detected the needle tip in real time during forward view [ 21 , 22 ]. Details on ultrasound and edge waves generated from the probe have been previously reported [ 23 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, the phenomena cannot be explained by the edge waves as the relationship between needle tip angle and received signal intensity. The effect of the probe slit on needle tip detection and methods for detecting the needle tip at short distances have not been evaluated [ 21 ]. This study aimed to elucidate the principle of needle tip detection, investigate the effect of the probe slit on needle tip detection, and develop a method for detecting needle tips at short distances.…”

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Needle Tip Detection Using Ultrasound Probe for Vertical Punctures: A Simulation and Experimental Study

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Current ultrasound-guided punctures are difficult to perform as they are performed at an angle to the ultrasound image of the affected area, resulting in longer puncture times, lower success rates, and higher unexpected injury rates. Vertical puncture techniques have also been investigated, but the principle of needle tip detection remains unclear. To optimize ultrasound probes for puncture, the principle of needle tip detection should be understood. This study aimed to verify the principle of needle tip detection and optimal measurement conditions for vertical puncture. Needle tip detection was performed in animal experiments using a probe with a central puncture slit. Moreover, the needle tip was detected at short distances using a puncture spacer. We also investigated the signal from the needle tip using a ring probe and confirmed the principle of needle tip detection, effect of needle tip angle, and insertion depth on needle tip detection through simulation and experiments. Needle tip detection using ultrasound-guided waves was described, and the relationship among needle tip angle, detection intensity, and phase change was verified. The needle tip can be detected by the leakage of the ultrasound-guided wave generated inside the needle tip.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Needle Tip Detection Using Ultrasound Probe for Vertical Punctures: A Simulation and Experimental Study

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Needle Aligned Ultrasound Image-Guided Access Through Dual-Segment Array

Rahaman

Tang

Gao

et al. 2023

IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng.

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Ultrasound (US) guided access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is gaining popularity in the urology community as it reduces radiation risk. The most popular technique involves manual image-needle alignment. A misaligned needle however needs to be retracted and reinserted, resulting in a lengthened operation time and complications such as bleeding. These limitations can be mitigated through the coregistration between the US array and needle. The through-hole array concept provides the primary solution, including a hole at the center of the array. Because of the central opening, the image-needle alignment is achieved inherently. Previous literature has described applications that are limited to superficial and intravascular procedures, suggesting that developing a throughhole array for deeper target applications would be a new breakthrough. Objective. Here, we present a dual-segment array with a central opening. As the prototype development, two segments of 32-element arrays are combined with an open space of 10 mm in length in between them. Method. We conducted phantom and ex-vivo studies considering the target depth of the 80-100 mm range. The image quality and needle visibility are evaluated by comparing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), full width at half maximum (FWHM), and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) results measured with a no-hole linear array under equivalent conditions. An ex-vivo study is performed using porcine kidneys with ceramic balls embedded to evaluate the needle access accuracy. Results and conclusion.The mean needle access error of 20 trials is found to be 2.94±1.09 mm, suggesting its potential impact on realizing a simple and intuitive deep US image-guided access.

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Defect detection and size estimation in billet from profile of time-of-flight using ultrasonic transmission method with linear scanning

Miyamoto

Mizutani

Ebihara

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Jpn. J. Appl. Phys.

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In this study, defect detection and size estimation in billet by transmission method with linear scanning were carried out and the validity of the method was evaluated by numerical simulation. In addition, the suitable signal frequency and aperture of transducers were clarified. As a result, the following were found: a defect can be detected, signals with frequencies lower than those generally used in conventional ultrasonic testing (i.e., 0.5–1.5 MHz) are desirable, and the time-of-flight (TOF) deviation Δτ becomes largest when the wavelength at center frequency and the aperture of transducers are comparable. Defect size can be estimated when a single defect exists alone and the defect is not near the surface of a billet. Although defect size estimation becomes difficult when the defect is near the surface of a billet, the defect can be detected by our proposed method.

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Ultrasonic imaging of medical puncture using array probe

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References 21 publications

Needle Tip Detection Using Ultrasound Probe for Vertical Punctures: A Simulation and Experimental Study

Needle Tip Detection Using Ultrasound Probe for Vertical Punctures: A Simulation and Experimental Study

Needle Aligned Ultrasound Image-Guided Access Through Dual-Segment Array

Defect detection and size estimation in billet from profile of time-of-flight using ultrasonic transmission method with linear scanning

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