4D deep learning for real-time volumetric optical coherence elastography.

Journal: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Elasticity of soft tissue provides valuable information to physicians during treatment and diagnosis of diseases. A number of approaches have been proposed to estimate tissue stiffness from the shear wave velocity. Optical coherence elastography offers a particularly high spatial and temporal resolution. However, current approaches typically acquire data at different positions sequentially, making it slow and less practical for clinical application.

Authors

  • M Neidhardt
    Institute of Medical Technology and Intelligent Systems, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany. Maximilian.Neidhardt@tuhh.de.
  • M Bengs
    Institute of Medical Technology and Intelligent Systems, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany.
  • S Latus
    Institute of Medical Technology and Intelligent Systems, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany.
  • M Schlüter
    Institute of Medical Technology and Intelligent Systems, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany.
  • T Saathoff
    Institute of Medical Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany.
  • A Schlaefer
    Institute of Medical Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany.