Abstract
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive method by which ultrasound can be used to thermally ablate tissue. One important application is the treatment of tumors. However, real-time imaging of the heating of tissue and lesion formation is a major barrier for HIFU. Our research involves employing a multi-modal approach, based on ultrasound imaging system, by which temperature distribution and the presence of a lesion can be determined. Methods we plan to use include classical backscatter, ultrasound tomography, acousto-optic imaging and elastography. By combining acoustical, optical and mechanical properties of the lesion we anticipate developing a robust approach to tracking HIFU lesion formation in real time.
Keywords
HIFU, ultrasound, tumors, lesions
Subject Categories
High-intensity focused ultrasound, Cancer--Treatment
Disciplines
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
Publisher
Bernard M. Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (Gordon-CenSSIS)
Publication Date
7-24-2007
Rights Holder
Bernard M. Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (Gordon-CenSSIS)
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Recommended Citation
Draudt, Andrew, "Imaging HIFU Lesions Using Ultrasound" (2007). MedBED Presentations. Paper 1. http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10009243
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Notes
Poster presented at the 2007 Validating TestBED and Research on Real World Problems for I-PLUS Development Conference