We present a method to localize a thin surgical tool such as a biopsy needle or a microelectrode in a 3-D ultrasound image. The proposed method starts with thresholding and model fitting using random ...

Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to create an image of a structure located within the body.

We are developing a combined ultrasound and photoacoustic image guidance system to avoid pedicle screw misplacement and accidental bone breaches, which can lead to nerve damage. Methods: Pedicle ...

These include the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder, liver, and intestines. Healthcare professionals classify the abdomen into four quadrants to help them better identify symptoms. The right ...