Use the force: deformation correction in robotic 3D ultrasound.
Journal:
International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Published Date:
Mar 2, 2018
Abstract
PURPOSE: Ultrasound acquisitions are typically affected by deformations due to the pressure applied onto the contact surface. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary to ensure good acoustic coupling and visibility of the anatomy under examination, the caused deformations hinder accurate localization and geometric analysis of anatomical structures. These complications have even greater impact in case of 3D ultrasound scans as they limit the correct reconstruction of acquired volumes.
