2D Ultrasound Puncture of Non-Dilated Kidney Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking
Dr. Steen Karstrup
Roskilde Sygehus
Copenhagen University Hospital
Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Copenhagen, Denmark
Case: 2D Renal Ultrasound
Featured Product: eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking System
CONSIDERATION FOR USE
The patient underwent a percutaneous nephrostomy. Electromagnetic needle tip tracking allowed continuous visualization of the needle pathway for safe and easy insertion into the kidney.
EQUIPMENT FOR EXAMINATION
GE Healthcare LOGIQ E9 with Volume Navigation
CIVCO eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking
APPROACH TO EXAMINATION
Two-dimensional ultrasound image demonstrates the real-time potential to the visualization of the needle trajectory prior to insertion. This function allows ideal entry point selection for penetration into the kidney. This capability allows the ideal entry point selection for safe penetration into the kidney.
