Image-Guided Intervention: Technology and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the current technological advances in image-guided surgery. Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field, this volume blends the expertise of both engineers and physicians, offering the latest findings amidstthe growing demand for minimally-invasive procedures. Complete with detailed color images, readers will find a description of existing tools such as localizers/tracking systems, augmented reality, rigid body registration and high frequency ultrasound used in various applications, including cranial, orthopedic,and endovascular interventions. Image-Guided Intervention: Technology and Applications is a useful reference for engineers, physicists, computer scientistsand physicians working with image-guidance technology. First book in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of current technological devices used for minimally-invasive procedures. Includes technology and applications-orientedchapters, written by engineers and physicians. Features color images in addition to the in-depth coverage of the current tools used in image-guided surgery. Authored by leading researchers and professionals in the field INDICE: Overview and History of Image-Guided Surgery.-Localizers/Tracking Systems.- Visualization Systems.- Augmented Reality.- Software.- Rigid Body Registration.- Deformable Registration.- Segmentation.- Image Acquisition - IGS Specific Systems.- High Frequency Ultrasound.- Cranial Applications.- Orthopedic Applications.- Thoracoabdominal and Endovascular Interventions.- Cardiac Applications.- Prostate Applications.- Image-Guided Radiosurgery.- Oncology Image-Guidance.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-73856-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 500
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés