Siemens Healthineers Ag

Siemens Healthcare Gmbh

Carl Zeiss Meditec Ag

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

ALois Regensburger

Christian Kaethner

Amilcar Alzaga

Gregor Niewalda

Stephan Kellnberger

Christoph Hauger

Ankur Kapoor

Birgi Tamersoy

Oliver Hornung

Susanne Kohlhammer

Tobias Lenich

Rebecca Fahrig

Jens-Christoph Georgi

Patrick Wohlfahrt

James Scheuermann

Sebastian Schäfer

A path preparation system for preparing a path for a device. The path preparation system includes an ultrasound transmitter and a tracking system. The tracking system is configured to determine a current position of the device on the path. The ultrasound transmitter is configured to focus an ultrasound wave onto a focus position that lies in front of the device in the direction of the path, in spatial relation to the current position of the device.

Path preparation system for preparing a path for a device

A method includes determining a shunt fraction of microbeads by comparing a known ratio of a mixture of smaller microbeads loaded with a first contrast agent to larger microbeads loaded with a second contrast agent changes to a diffused ratio of the smaller microbeads to the larger microbeads after the mixture has been administered to a treatment site.

Selective internal radiation therapy mapping via microbeads with different contrast materials

A method for evaluating image data of a patient showing a target region to be treated with an embolizing agent includes providing a three-dimensional time-resolved image data set of a vascular system portion of the patient. A structural parameter that describes a geometry of at least the vascular system portion and/or a basic information item including dynamic parameters that describe hemodynamics in the vascular system portion is established from the image data set by an analysis algorithm. An embolization information item describing a plurality of embolizing agents that are to be used is provided. An actuation information item describing a suitable composition of the plurality of embolizing agents, for an intervention facility used for carrying out the treatment is established by an establishing algorithm that uses the basic information item and the embolization information item, and the actuation information item is provided to the intervention facility.

Computer-implemented method for evaluating image data of a patient, intervention arrangement, computer program, and electronically readable data carrier

A laser-based alignment assistance apparatus used to assist with alignment of an instrument for puncturing a subject, which may be used for an X-ray imaging system, includes a first line laser to produce a first laser beam in a first laser plane. The first laser beam is configured to produce a first laser line on a first surface line in a first sectional plane when the first sectional plane corresponds to the first laser plane. The laser-based alignment assistance apparatus includes a second line laser to produce a second laser beam in a second laser plane, and a point-like shielding element to produce a shadow line in the second laser plane. The second line laser is configured to display a shadow point on a second surface line in a second sectional plane when the first sectional plane and the second sectional plane are aligned.

Laser-based alignment assistance apparatus, laser-based alignment assistance system, and an X-ray imaging system

Systems and methods for image-based guidance for ultrasound intervention are provided. The system may include: an imaging device (e.g., an X-ray device, a Computed Tomography (CT) device, or a Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT) device) for generating an image dataset of an object of the intervention; an ultrasound transducer for generating ultrasound waves, the ultrasound transducer being mounted to a stand and/or a robot; a basin containing a liquid coupling composition for improving the transmission of ultrasound waves generated by the transducer to the object of the intervention; and a liquid level determining arrangement for determining a liquid level of the coupling composition in the basin. The liquid level determining arrangement may include a mechanical sensor, an electrical sensor, an acoustic sensor, an optical sensor, a camera, a floater, a scale, a visible marking, or a combination thereof.

Histotripsy water bath sensors to check registration and methods thereof

A computer-implemented method is for creation of a control signal with regard to controlling a movement of a medical object, the creation of the control signal being dependent on a current movement state of an examination object. In an embodiment, the method includes receiving, via a processor, a movement model of at least one part of the examination object, the movement model including at least one target movement state; detecting, via a sensor, a current movement state of the examination object; comparing, via the processor, whether the current movement state at least approximately corresponds to the at least one target movement state; determining, via the processor, the control signal as a function of the movement model and of the current movement state, depending on a result of the comparing; and provisioning the control signal.

Method for creation of a control signal

A model dataset is generated based on first image data. The model dataset and second image data map at least a common part of an examination region at a second detail level. The model dataset and the second image data are pre-aligned at a first detail level below the second detail level based on first features that are mapped at the first detail level in the model dataset and the second image data and/or an acquisition geometry of the second image data. The model dataset and the second image data are registered at the second detail level based on second features that are mapped at the second detail level in the model dataset and the second image data. The second class of features is mappable at the second detail level or above. The registered second image data and/or the registered model dataset is provided.

Providing result image data

In an imaging method, a first image is generated at a first capture time by an imaging apparatus, the first image representing part of an object to be depicted. A second image is generated at a second capture time after the first capture time, the second image representing the part of the object to be depicted. A further first image is generated based on the first image using a predefined model relating to a development over time of a contrast agent present in the object to be depicted when generating the first image, the further first image taking into account development over time of the contrast agent from the first capture time to the second capture time. A further second image is generated as a function of the second image and further first image, wherein an effect of the contrast agent on the second image is at least partially compensated.

Imaging method and imaging apparatus

At least one example embodiment relates to a computer-implemented method for determining an imaging parameter value for the control of a medical technology device during a capture of a first image dataset. In this context, the first image dataset is provided to be transferred from the medical technology device to a remotely arranged device. The method comprises at least one of receiving or determining a transfer parameter value. In this context, the transfer parameter value comprises an information item concerning which image information is relevant for the first image dataset which is to be transferred. The method further comprises determining the imaging parameter value based on the transfer parameter value. The method further comprises providing the imaging parameter value.

Method for determining an imaging parameter value for the control of a medical technology device during a capture of a first image dataset

According to a method for virtual enhancement of a camera image, a camera image depicting an object is generated. A geometric description of a virtual auxiliary object as a surface in space and a pose of the auxiliary object with respect to the object are specified, wherein the auxiliary object separates part of the object from the rest of the object. An enhanced image is generated based on a superimposition of the camera image with a representation of the auxiliary object depending on the geometric description and the pose of the auxiliary object by a computing unit and displayed on a display device. The enhanced image is generated and displayed in such a way that the auxiliary object has a spatially variable transparency.

Virtual enhancement of a camera image

For estimating the scattered radiation dose, a scattered radiation model is provided, which indicates a spatial distribution of the scattered radiation to be expected in the vicinity of a radiation source during predefined use of the radiation source. A mobile electronic device is used to determine a position of the mobile electronic device relative to the radiation source. The mobile electronic device is used to determine at least one dose descriptor of the scattered radiation to be expected according to the use of the radiation source in dependence on the scattered radiation model and in dependence on the determined position.

Estimation of scattered radiation dose

A system and method for registration of preoperative image data of a patient with less high-quality intra-operative image data relative to the data. Predetermined anatomical landmarks and/or an anatomical variant are identified in the image data by machine-learning facilities. At least one of the machine-learning facilities is trained patient-specifically and/or specifically for an anatomical variant of the patient to be examined. The registration is then carried out with the aid of the landmarks identified.

Method for registration of image data and for provision of corresponding trained facilities, apparatus for doing so and corresponding computer program product

A system for positioning a medical object at a desired depth includes a light guiding facility and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive planning information that specifies a desired depth for an arrangement of a predefined section of a medical object in an examination object with respect to an entry point of the medical object in the examination object. The medical object has a mark that has a predefined relative positioning with respect to the predefined section. The processing unit is configured to control the light guiding facility for emitting a light distribution as a function of the planning information and the predefined relative positioning such that the light distribution illuminates the mark if the predefined section is arranged at the desired depth.

System for positioning a medical object at a desired depth and method for emitting a light distribution

In a computer-implemented method, a three-dimensional medical image of an examination object is created taking into consideration at least one temporally and/or spatially variable cavitation bubble in the examination object. The cavitation bubble is created by at least one ultrasound pulse emitted by an ultrasound system into the examination object. The computer-implemented method comprises: acquiring a multiplicity of projection images of the examination object with a medical imaging system; determining at least one cavitation bubble projection image from the multiplicity of projection images as a function of a synchronization between a medical imaging system and the ultrasound system; determining a multiplicity of corrected projection images; reconstructing the three-dimensional medical image as a function of the multiplicity of corrected projection images; and provisioning the three-dimensional medical image.

Method for creating a three-dimensional medical image

A medical apparatus having a light emission unit, an ultrasound transducer, an instrument channel, and a hollow needle is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to be arranged at least partly in an examination region of an examination object. The light emission unit is configured to emit excitation light. The excitation light is configured to excite an optoacoustic emission of ultrasound. The light emission unit is arranged at least partly in the hollow needle. The hollow needle is arranged at least partly for movement in the instrument channel. The instrument channel has an opening for bringing the hollow needle and the light emission unit out on a distal section of the apparatus. The ultrasound transducer is arranged on the distal section of the apparatus. The hollow needle is configured to move out at least partly from instrument channel through the opening. The ultrasound transducer is configured to receive the ultrasound.

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ALois Regensburger