Title :
A rectal ultrasound probe positioner for prostate brachytherapy
Author :
Coles, J.R. ; Todd, S.P. ; Das, K.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. Sci., Peter MacCallum Cancer Inst., Melbourne, Vic., Australia
fDate :
29 Oct-1 Nov 1998
Abstract :
A simple inexpensive positioner has been developed for guiding a rectal ultrasound probe to enable quick and accurate placement of applicator needles in the prostate gland for high-dose rate brachytherapy treatment. During the past year, this equipment has assisted in the treatment of over 30 patients
Keywords :
biocontrol; biomedical equipment; biomedical ultrasonics; position control; radiation therapy; accurate placement; applicator needles; digitally controlled positioner; high-dose rate brachytherapy; prostate brachytherapy; rectal ultrasound probe positioner; simple inexpensive positioner; stepper motor; Brachytherapy; Clamps; Control systems; Digital control; Glands; Needles; Probes; Prostate cancer; Tumors; Ultrasonic imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1998. Proceedings of the 20th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5164-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1998.746927
