Keywords:
Breast, Ultrasound, Screening, Diagnostic procedure, Localisation, Cancer, Image registration
Authors:
M. Horn1, D. Kim2, G. Ng3, B. N. Bloch1; 1Boston, MA/US, 2Toronto/CA, 3Bothell/US
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2018/C-2794
Aims and objectives
To evaluate the effectiveness of using electromagnetic tracking augmentation in an existing clinical practice of breast ultrasound through virtual mapping and automation to improve accuracy of target localization and avoid labeling errors while reducing scan time and operator variabilities.
As ultrasound becomes more widely accepted as a supplement to mammography for increased cancer detection,
the clinical need for efficiency and reproducibility becomes more apparent [1].
Standardization of imaging protocols and reporting are utilized,
and further warrants the adoption of well-defined imaging techniques.
The Anatomical Intelligence (AI) for Breast solution on EPIQ Ultrasound (Philips Ultrasound Inc.),
utilizes an electromagnetic tracking technology to create a mapping system to track the probe location throughout the breast ultrasound exam.
The position data is stored with each image to facilitate localization of findings for follow up exams and treatment.