Identifying visible tissue in intraoperative ultrasound: a method and application - Takeaways - MDSpire

Identifying visible tissue in intraoperative ultrasound: a method and application

  • By

  • Alistair Weld

  • Luke Dixon

  • Michael Dyck

  • Giulio Anichini

  • Alex Ranne

  • Sophie Camp

  • Stamatia Giannarou

  • June 28, 2025

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    Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) is a valuable tool for surgeons, but its adoption is hindered by operator variability and the need for extensive training.

  • 2

    The proposed method utilizes iterative filters and topological representation to identify visible tissue and detect contact-related acoustic shadowing in ultrasound images.

  • 3

    A novel framework for analyzing ultrasound probe-tissue contact confidence estimates is introduced, enhancing the reliability of IOUS interpretations.

  • 4

    The method processes linear ultrasound images to detect areas of high spatial intensity variation, improving the identification of relevant tissue features.

  • 5

    A confidence map is generated to quantify the perceptual salience of detected tissue, aiding in the assessment of image quality during surgery.

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Identifying visible tissue in intraoperative ultrasound: a method and application

  • by Alistair Weld, Luke Dixon, Michael Dyck, Giulio Anichini, Alex Ranne, Sophie Camp, Stamatia Giannarou

  • June 28, 2025

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