DocumentCode
333594
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
Volume
4
fYear
1998
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1998. Proceedings of the 20th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location
Hong Kong
ISSN
1094-687X
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5164-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEMBS.1998.746927
Filename
746927
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