Robotic Arm-Assisted Sonography: Review of Technical Developments and Potential Clinical Applications.

Journal: AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Ultrasound imaging requires trained personnel. Advances in robotics and data transmission create the possibility of telesonography. This review introduces clinicians to current technical work in and potential applications of this developing capability.

Authors

  • Daniel R Swerdlow
    1 Department of Radiology, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Lombardi G-184, Washington, DC 20007.
  • Kevin Cleary
  • Emmanuel Wilson
  • Bamshad Azizi-Koutenaei
    2 Children's National Health System, Washington, DC.
  • Reza Monfaredi
    Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children's National Medical Center , Washington, DC , USA.