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Abstract

Grant Number:	1R43EB001483-01
PI Name:	NEVO, EREZ
PI Email:	enevo@jhmi.edu
PI Title:
Project Title:	MRI-enhanced Endoscopy with tracking-imaging probes

Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The project aims to develop an integrated tracking and imaging probe for MR-enhanced endoscopy. MRI has many advantages over the traditional optical and ultrasound endoscopy, such as excellent soft tissue contrast and temperature-sensitive imaging. The use of Robin Medical's proprietary realtime tracking technology with local imaging will enable high-resolution MR imaging near the tip of the endoscope and is expected to improve the yield of various endoscopic interventions, for example gastrointestinal endoscopy, by replacing open surgery with image-guided, minimally-invasive interventions. The specific aims of Phase I are: 1) to design and manufacture an integrated tracking and imaging probe (TIP) and to develop the electrical circuitry needed to match and tune the imaging coils to standard MR scanners; and 2) to evaluate the performance of TIP imaging during interactive scanning (slaved to the tracking sensor), The TIP will be realized as a flexible printed circuit board and will be produced in collaboration with an established Robin Medical subcontractor. The electrical circuitry design will be based on theoretical and experimental RF circuit design concepts. A custom calibration phantom will be manufactured to enable direct comparison of images obtained with TIP imaging to standard MR imaging with surface and body coils.

Thesaurus Terms:
biomedical equipment development, endoscopy, gastrointestinal imaging /visualization, image processing, magnetic resonance imaging, monitoring device
electrical conductance
bioengineering /biomedical engineering, bioimaging /biomedical imaging, phantom model

Institution:	ROBIN MEDICAL, INC.
	2011 PHEASANT CROSS DR, APT 101
	BALTIMORE, MD 21209
Fiscal Year:	2003
Department:
Project Start:	15-APR-2003
Project End:	31-MAR-2004
ICD:	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL IMAGING AND BIOENGINEERING
IRG:	ZCA1

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