A universal ultrasound diagnostic system developed to support urology and coloproctological applications
10.1007/s13534-018-0088-x
- Author:
Jeong Seok KIM
1
;
Jong Gun LEE
;
Jae Hyeok CHOI
;
Bong Hyo HAN
;
Se Leang YOON
;
Ho JUNG
;
Tai Kyong SONG
;
Jae Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Research and Development, GE Ultrasound Korea, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, Korea. jeongseok.kim@ge.com, JongGun.Lee@ge.com, jaehyeok.choi@ge.com, BongHyo.Han@ge.com, seleang.yoon@ge.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Ultrasonic imaging;
Urology;
Rotary linear probe;
Dynamic focusing;
Resolution
- MeSH:
Anal Canal;
Animals;
Methods;
Rectal Neoplasms;
Rectum;
Surgeons;
Transducers;
Ultrasonics;
Ultrasonography;
Urology
- From:
Biomedical Engineering Letters
2019;9(1):119-125
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In this study, we sought to describe a novel imaging apparatus that is lightweight, inexpensive, and highly eff ective for use in colorectal diagnostic and treatment settings. Typical probes for use in colorectal ultrasonic imaging applications are developed for surgeons to diagnose and stage rectal tumors and image the rectum and anus. Here we outline a new technique and use it for colorectal imaging in an animal. This technique involves use of an ultrasound array module positioned along the axis of rotation such that improved rotation is possible. This module is in the shape of a linear rod with a rotary linear component that allows for emission of focused ultrasonic echo signals from a linear section of the probe. The usability of the transducer and rectal image quality are satisfactory in a porcine model with the technique proposed here, axial/lateral resolution as 0.96/2.24 mm with 6 dB applied through the contour map using the point spread function. When compared to currently available methods, this technique provides superior diagnostic 3D volumetric image quality with reduced acquisition time. Given this, the ultrasound device proposed here may prove a viable and preferable method to those currently available for urology and colorectal imaging applications.
