Computer-Aided Intra-Operatory Positioning of an MRgHIFU Applicator dedicated to Abdominal Thermal Therapy using Particle Swarm Optimization

Computer-Aided Intra-Operatory Positioning of an MRgHIFU Applicator dedicated to Abdominal Thermal Therapy using Particle Swarm Optimization 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Abstract:

Purpose: Transducer positioning for liver ablation by magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgHIFU) is challenging due to the presence of air-filled organs or bones on the beam path. This paper presents a software tool developed to optimize the positioning of a HIFU transducer dedicated to abdominal thermal therapy, to maximize …

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