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Liver Tumor Biopsy Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesPatient presented with pancreas carcinoma with liver metastases. eTRAX is useful for visualization in non-neoplastic liver tissue.

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Pancreatic Abscess Drainage and Ultrasound Overlay Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesPatient presented with a difficult-to-see pancreatic abscess. Accurate access was aided by eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking’s projection and pathway for advancement the needle. Use of an ultrasound overlay with CT revealed the required entry point.

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Clinical Evidence and Education Using RAD-GUIDE™

Case StudiesClinical Evidence and Education Using RAD-GUIDE™

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Retroperitoneal Biopsy Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesUsing Volume Navigation on the LOGIQ E9, image fusion of 2D ultrasound and CT made it possible to visualize a difficult target. Using eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking was beneficial to obtain proper access to the obscurred target and continuously visualize the n

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eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking Enables Biopsy of Difficult-to-See Pancreatic Lesion

Case StudiesPatient presented with pancreatitis. Using Volume Navigation on the LOGIQ E9, (GE Healthcare), image fusion using CT and ultrasound data sets was possible. eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking (CIVCO Medical Solutions) was useful for continuous visualization of the

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eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking of Superficial Kidney Biopsy Using Contrast

Case StudiesPatient presented with a small, superficial kidney lesion. The use of Volume Navigation on the LOGIQ E9, image fusion of ultrasound and CT was possible. Using an out-of-plane approach, eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking was useful for continuous visualization of t

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2D Ultrasound Puncture of Non-Dilated Kidney Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesPatient underwent percutaneous nephrostomy. Electromagnetic needle tip tracking allowed continuous visualization of the needle pathway for safe and easy insertion into the kidney.

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Biopsy of Colon Wall Using PET Image Fusion and eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesUsing Volume Navigation on the LOGIQ E9, image fusion of 2D ultrasound and PET slice of the colonic wall was possible. eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking was useful for continuous visualization of the needle tip.

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Biopsy of Retroperitoneal Renal Carcinoma Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesThe patient underwent a sensitive biopsy in a portion of the retroperitoneum. Electromagnetic needle tip tracking allowed continuous visualization of the needle pathway for safe and easy insertion into the kidney.

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Biopsy of Thorax Metastasis Tumor Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking Technology

Case StudiesPatient presented with a difficult-to-see lesion using conventional ultrasound. Access was aided with image fusion and the use of eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking through a non-acoustic window. Image fusion using CT and ultrasound data sets was possible with Vol

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Difficult Liver Abscess Drainage Using CT Fusion and eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesPatient presented with a difficult-to-see liver abscess using conventional ultrasound. Intercostal access was aided by eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking, image fusion using CT, ultrasound datasets and an ultrasound contrast medium. Needle tip tracking was useful

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eTRAX™ Biopsy of Recurring Prostatic Pelvic Tumor

Case StudiesPatient presented with a recurring prostatic pelvic tumor. Utilizing Volume Navigation on the LOGIQ E9 allowed image fusion of CT and the ultrasound study. eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking software allowed accurate pre-puncture visualization of the path of the b

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Transhepatic Puncture with VirtuTRAX™ Virtual Tip Tracking

Case StudiesPatient presented with an abscess. Virtual tip tracking was useful for accurate placement and visualization of the instrument tip throughout the procedure.

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Catheter Placement using Endocavity Quick-Release Guide

Case StudiesCase: 55 yo male with perforated appendicitis. Post-operative abscess developed (A) anterior to the rectum (R)

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Clinical Evidence and Education Using Ultra-Pro II in Liver Biopsy Procedures

Case StudiesThe purpose of our work is to describe accuracy, safety and potential uses of a new needle tracking system in musculo-skeletal US-guided percutaneous procedures on a biologic model. The ability to guide the needle when performing US-guided needle percutan

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Difficult Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Aided by Use of Needle Guidance

Case StudiesA 62 year-old woman affected by systemic lupus erythematosus since she was 37, and taking corticosteroids, underwent abdominal ultrasound for a mild elevation of transaminases. A 30mm hypoechoic and irregular mass was detected in segment II-III and a biop

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Fiducial Marker Placement in Liver Treatment Planning Using eTRAX™ Needle Tip Tracking

Case StudiesAn 86 year-old-male with a history of metastatic colon cancer to the liver underwent multiple courses of chemotherapy over a period of three years. His disease was under control except for one metastasis in the dome of the liver. Despite multiple courses

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Biopsy of a Subpleural Lung Mass using VirtuTRAX™

Case StudiesIn this clinical case, the lesion is approached using a microconvex probe, with a trajectory that is almost parallel to the ultrasound beam. In such a case, the needle is hardly visible with ultrasound alone.

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Saphenectomy using CloseFAST and the Ultra-Pro II Needle Guide

Case StudiesSaphenectomy using CloseFAST and the Ultra-Pro II Needle Guide

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US/CT Fusion-guided Psoas Muscle Abscess Aspiration Using Verza Guidance System

Case StudiesA 49 year old male presented to the ultrasound department with a small, difficult-to-access psoas muscle abscess adjacent to the right common iliac artery and vein (Fig 1). Using CT/US fusion imaging, the abscess was confidently localized in preparation f

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Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of a Thyroid Nodule using VirtuTRAX™

Case StudiesTo monitor the electrode tip during radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of a thyroid nodule with Moving-shot Technique.

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Ultrasound Gel Contamination and the Outbreak of Burkholderia cepacian complex in the Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit population

Publication BriefsThe authors describe an outbreak of Burkholderia cepacian complex (BCC) in Neonatal Unit and Intensive Care Unit patients in Argentina, between April and July 2013. Charts were reviewed, and microbiological...

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Value of Needle-Guidance Technology in Procedures Performed by Radiology Residents

Publication BriefsIn this publication, the authors from the Keck School of Medicine of USC report the process and outcome of a clinical study comparing the use of an in-plane fixed-angle needle...

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Ultrasound Gel Causes Fine Needle Aspiration Artifact

Publication BriefsThe authors describe an artifact noted on ultrasound-guided FNA specimens and the artifact was proven to be associated with certain types of ultrasound gel media.

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Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Techniques are Quantified

Publication BriefsThe authors presented a correlation study using Computed Tomography (CT) that compared the differences between using a freehand and needle-guided ultrasound biopsy technique. The purpose was to assess the accuracy...

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Advantages of Ultrasound and Needle Tip Tracking Technology Include High Technical Success and Accuracy

Publication BriefsIn this clinical investigation, the authors conduct a study to evaluate the accuracy and safety of electromagnetic needle tracking for use during ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy. Using a 16-gauge eTRAX™...

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Combination of Image-Fusion and EM Tracking Provides High Degree of Accuracy in Deep Anatomical Structures

Publication BriefsAn in vivo swine study was performed to assess the overall targeting accuracy of an ultrasound system with navigation technology, electromagnetic tracking and needle sensor technology embedded within the needle...

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Fusion Imaging and Needle Tracking Techniques Enable Visualization in Drainage of Air-Containing Cavities

Publication BriefsAbscess drainage under ultrasound guidance has advantages over using other imaging modalities. Real-time visualization of the area of interest and drain placement can be accomplished within a department or portably...

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Interventions Assisted by Image Fusion and EM Needle Tracking

Publication BriefsIn this article, the authors conducted a pre-clinical trial using a liver phantom with a corresponding CT dataset to evaluate the performance and time efficiency for performing liver interventions under...

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Needle Guide Contributes to Overcoming Pitfalls Associated with CVC

Publication BriefsA clinical study approved by the Chiba Medical Center Ethical Committee was performed to test a three-step method designed to overcome pitfalls associated with ultrasound-guided long-axis central vein catheterization (LAX-IP)....

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Needle Navigation Proves Valuable for Image-Guided Biopsy

Publication BriefsIn this phantom study, the authors evaluate accuracy and time required to perform a free-hand electromagnetic needle tracked biopsy using a traditional in-plane and out-of-plane approach compared to standard needle...

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Needle Tip Tracking in Liver Biopsy Reduces Time, Increases Accuracy

Publication BriefsThe authors compared percutaneous liver biopsy procedures performed using free-hand ultrasound-guidance to those performed using electromagnetic needle tracking (EMT). Thirty percutaneous liver biopsies were performed using conventional free-hand US guida

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Percutaneous Renal Biopsy using Needle Guide Technique Decreases Post-Biopsy Complications and Improves Tissue Sample Yield

Publication BriefsOne of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

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Percutaneous RFA of Benign Thyroid Nodules Aided by VirtuTRAX™

Publication BriefsOne of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

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Real-Time Fusion Imaging Proves Successful in Liver Interventions

Publication BriefsIn this feasibility study, the authors evaluate the practicality of fusion imaging between real-time ultrasound (US) and positron emission tomography (PET) data sets for precise localization and treatment of recurrent...

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Significant Time Savings Achieved Using an US Needle Guide

Publication BriefsAn ultrasound comparison experiment between the freehand and probe-guide technique was performed using a custom gelatin and olive phantom to compare the time and quality of the biopsy sample. The...

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Virtual Needle Tracking Helps Accuracy and Efficiency of Liver RFA

Publication BriefsThe authors evaluated the feasibility of ultrasound-guided virtual needle tracking used to perform percutaneous radiofrequency ablations (RFA) in eight patients with heptatocellular carcinoma.

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Electromagnetic needle tracking for ultrasound-guided nephrostomy

Educational ExhibitsTo assess retrospectively if nephrostomy guided by ultrasound (US) and electromagnetic needle tracking was feasible in mild to moderate hydronephrosis.

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Virtual Biopsy and Three Dimensional Ultrasound for Radio Frequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules

Educational ExhibitsFree-hand Ultrasound plays an important role in thyroid diagnostics as a real-time examination, not ionizing and non-invasive, cost effective, ideal also for repetitive followup and able to give information about...

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Virtual Biopsy and 3DPan Fusion Imaging for Breast Core Biopsy

Educational ExhibitsDifferent diagnostic imaging technologies, consolidated and emerging, can nowadays be applied to breast district: Mammography, Breast Tomosynthesis, Ductography, Magnetic Resonance...

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Ultrasound(US)-guided Fusion Imaging-Assisted Facet Joint Injections: A Didactical Approach

Educational ExhibitsCurrently, facet joint injections are usually performed using CT guidance or fluoroscopy. The use of a GPS enhanced fusion system allows to combine the precision and panoramic view of these...

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De Jong Discusses Sonography as an Exciting and Evolving Career Choice

Clinical ProfilesRobert De Jong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS, FAIUM, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Baek Advocates Benefits of Ultrasound and Electromagnetic Tracking Technology

Clinical Profiles“In radiofrequency ablation, monitoring the electrode tip during ablation of a thyroid nodule with the VirtuTRAX™ technique is feasible and helpful to increase safety of the procedure.”

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Needle Guidance Adds Safety and Accuracy to US-Guided Procedures

Clinical ProfilesDr. Knut Brabrand, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet

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Caserta Promotes Ultrasound First for Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Clinical Profiles“Ultrasound is quicker and less expensive than CT and has the primary benefits of real-time visualization”

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Imai Discusses Clinical Benefits of Ultrasound and Needle Guide Technology

Clinical ProfilesDisposable Ultra-Pro II™ Needle Guide Improves Infection Control in Busy Gastroenterology Department while VirtuTRAX™ Use Expands to Academic Medical Centers in Japan.

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Paulson Discusses Education and Value of Learning US-Guided Needle Techniques

Clinical ProfilesErik Paulson, DO, Imaging Services of Oklahoma

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Silvestri Values Needle Tracking for Shortened Learning Curve

Clinical ProfilesProfessor Enzo Silvestri, MD, University of Genoa

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Turtulici Educates Clinicians using New Technique for RFA of Thyroid Nodules

Clinical ProfilesProfessor Giovanni Turtulici, MD, Ospedale Evangelico Presidio Castelletto-Genoa

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Sonography Education: Academics and Training are Key for Rewarding Career

Clinical ProfilesTricia S.L. Turner, BS, RDMS, RVT, South Hills School of Business and Technology

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Echo Expert Adams Discusses Global Outreach Education in the US Community

Clinical ProfilesDavid Adams, ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE, is a highly recognized leader in the field of Cardiac Ultrasound. In addition to his numerous responsibilities at Duke University Medical Center...

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Clinical Case Studies Showing Use of RAD-GUIDE™ in Ablation Procedures

VideosClinical Case Studies Showing Use of RAD-GUIDE™ in Ablation Procedures

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Clinical Case Studies Showing Use of RAD-GUIDE™ in Biopsy Procedures

VideosClinical Case Studies Showing Use of RAD-GUIDE™ in Biopsy Procedures

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Understanding the Risks and Safe Utilization of Ultrasound Gel

White PapersUnderstanding the Risks and Safe Utilization of Ultrasound Gel Ultrasound is used across many disciplines of medicine as a safe, effective technology for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Ultrasound-guided interventions, such...

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