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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2022
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AU;
Sathyathas Puvanasunthararajah, Logan Central, AU;
Saskia Camps, Prangins, CH;
Davide Fontanarosa, Bulimba, AU;
Adriano Garonna, Geneva, CH;
Marie-Luise Wille, Jindalee, AU;
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AU;
Abstract
A metal artifact reduction (MAR) method and system for reducing metal artifacts from X-ray images. The method is suitable for CT images generated with metallic elements exterior to a patient being scanned, for example, where external probes are applied to a patient, such as ultrasound probes. The method may be embodied in a computer algorithm for use, for example, in radiotherapy treatment planning and patient positioning procedures. In one application, the disclosed technique improves the dose delivery accuracy in ultrasound-guided cardiac radioablation, making this treatment modality a viable option for cardiac arrhythmias.