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- Ultrasound imaging is valuable in many medical fields, but its widespread use is limited due to the need for extensive training and the variability in user skill and image quality.
- Low-cost volumetric ultrasound with a consistent frame of reference could help overcome operator-dependent challenges and improve the effectiveness of ultrasound in clinical settings.
- This paper discusses advancements in a new imaging platform that enhances data acquisition, image quality, and workflow, demonstrating initial success with different ultrasound systems and targets.
Article Abstract
Ultrasound imaging has indications across many areas of medicine, but the need for training and the variability in skill and acquired image quality among 2-D ultrasound users have limited its wider adoption and utilization. Low-cost volumetric ultrasound with a known frame of reference has the potential to lower these operator-dependent barriers and enhance the clinical utility of ultrasound imaging. In this paper, we improve upon our previous research-scanner-based prototype to implement a versatile volumetric imaging platform for existing clinical 2-D ultrasound systems. We present improved data acquisition and image reconstruction schemes to increase quality, streamline workflow, and provide real-time visual feedback. We present initial results using the platform on a Vimedix simulator, as well as on phantom and in vivo targets using a variety of clinical ultrasound systems and probes.
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