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Abstract

Grant Number:	5R44CA072414-03
PI Name:	BURDETTE, EVERETTE C.
PI Email:	clif.burdette@cmsrtp.com
PI Title:	PRESIDENT/ CHIEF SCIENTIST
Project Title:	REAL TIME 3 DIMENSIONAL BRACHYTHERAPY GUIDANCE SYSTEM

Abstract: DESCRIPTION (Adapted from Applicant's Abstract): The applicants proposed a technique for continuing development of a real-time, three dimensional (3-D) ultrasound based visualization system for in-OR dose planning, real-time guidance of radioactive implants or in-OR post-implant assessment for treating prostate cancer. The system would include a real-time 3-D endorectal imaging probe and supporting 2-D, 3-D and virtual reality visualization interfaces. Present techniques using transrectal ultrasound guidance for brachytherapy are difficult to implement and often result in unacceptable rates of complications. The aim of the proposed technique is to consolidate the total implant procedure, reduce complication rates and improve local control by optimization of seed implantation during ultrasound-guided brachytherapy. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: NOT AVAILABLE

Thesaurus Terms:
biomedical equipment development, endoscopy, neoplasm /cancer radionuclide therapy, radiation therapy dosage, ultrasound scanning
computer simulation, rectum /anus
bioimaging /biomedical imaging, phantom model

Institution:	BURDETTE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
	206 N RANDOLPH ST, STE 301
	CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820
Fiscal Year:	2000
Department:
Project Start:	05-SEP-1997
Project End:	30-JUN-2001
ICD:	NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
IRG:	ZRG7

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