Magnetic resonance imaging compatible remote catheter navigation system with 3 degrees of freedom.

Journal: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Published Date: Aug 1, 2016

Abstract

PURPOSE: To facilitate MRI-guided catheterization procedures, we present an MRI-compatible remote catheter navigation system that allows remote navigation of steerable catheters with 3 degrees of freedom.

Authors

  • M A Tavallaei
    Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada. mtavalla@uwo.ca.
  • M K Lavdas
    Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada.
  • D Gelman
    Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada.
  • M Drangova
    Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada.

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