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Experimental Study of Needle Insertion into Gerbil Tympanic Membrane
The perforation characteristics and fracture-related mechanical properties of the tympanic membrane (TM) greatly affect surgical procedures like...
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Efficacy observation of long-time needle retaining at Baihui (GV20) combined with multidirectional point-toward-point needle insertion with needle shaking at Fengchi (GB20) for cervical vertigo
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical curative effect of long-time needle retaining at Baihui (GV20) combined with multidirectional point-toward-point...
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IRE made easy: introducing the robotic grid system for multiple parallel needle insertion in irreversible electroporation treatment
PurposeAccurate needle placement is crucial for successful tumor treatment using the irreversible electroporation (IRE) method. Multiple needles are...
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Robot-Assisted Needle Insertion for CT-Guided Puncture: Experimental Study with a Phantom and Animals
PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and safety of robotic CT-guided needle insertion in phantom and animal experiments.
Materials and...
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Smart goggles augmented reality CT–US fusion compared to conventional fusion navigation for percutaneous needle insertion
PurposeTargeting accuracy determines outcomes for percutaneous needle interventions. Augmented reality (AR) in IR may improve procedural guidance and...
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Cooling spray or lidocaine spray and needle insertion pain in hemodialysis patients: an open-label cross-over randomized clinical trial
BackgroundThe needle insertion pain to perform hemodialysis is the main challenge and a common problem that requires pain management techniques for...
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Improving puncture accuracy in percutaneous CT-guided needle insertion with wireless inertial measurement unit: a phantom study
ObjectivesA novel method applying inertial measurement units (IMUs) was developed to assist CT-guided puncture, which enables real-time displays of...
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Automatic and accurate needle detection in 2D ultrasound during robot-assisted needle insertion process
PurposeRobot-assisted needle insertion guided by 2D ultrasound (US) can effectively improve the accuracy and success rate of clinical puncture. To...
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Evaluation of a New CT-Guided Robotic System for Percutaneous Needle Insertion for Thermal Ablation of Liver Tumors: A Prospective Pilot Study
PurposeTo assess the feasibility and safety of a robotic system for percutaneous needle insertion during thermal ablation of liver tumors.
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Robotic assistance for percutaneous needle insertion in the kidney: preclinical proof on a swine animal model
BackgroundWe evaluated the accuracy, safety, and feasibility of a computed tomography (CT)-guided robotic assistance system for percutaneous needle...
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A negative pressure–based visualization technique for abdominal Veress needle insertion
PurposeAbdominal Veress needle insertion is commonly performed to generate a pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopy. Various safety tests are conducted...
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Major and minor complications in Veress needle (VN) and direct trocar insertion (DTI) for laparoscopic closed-entry techniques: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveDirect insertion of the trocar is an alternative method to Veress needle insertion for the creation of pneumoperitoneum. We conducted a...
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Machine learning approach to needle insertion site identification for spinal anesthesia in obese patients
BackgroundUltrasonography for neuraxial anesthesia is increasingly being used to identify spinal structures and the identification of correct point...
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Reduction of leakage from insertion site during continuous femoral nerve block with catheter-through-needle versus catheter-over-needle technique for postoperative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundContinuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) is a common procedure used for postoperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty. Continuous nerve...
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Needle tracking in low-resolution ultrasound volumes using deep learning
PurposeClinical needle insertion into tissue, commonly assisted by 2D ultrasound imaging for real-time navigation, faces the challenge of precise...
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Nominal logistic regression analysis of variables determining needle visibility in ultrasound images – a full factorial cadaver study
BackgroundNeedle visualization is essential to avoid vascular puncture and nerve injury in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Several factors...
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Feasibility of stereotactic optical navigation for needle positioning in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
BackgroundThis study assessed the feasibility of acquiring single-attempt access to the pelvicalyceal system during percutaneous nephrolithotomy...
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Transrectal ultrasound for intraoperative interstitial needle guidance in cervical cancer brachytherapy
ObjectiveThis study aimed to prospectively assess the visibility of interstitial needles on transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) in cervical cancer...
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Ultrasound Contrast Agent Needle Priming: Impact on Sonographic Biopsy Needle Visibility in a Porcine Liver Model
PurposeThe visibility of biopsy needles in contrast-specific imaging mode can be improved by priming them with an ultrasound contrast agent...
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A prospective evaluation of tibial insertion sites for intraosseous needles to gain vascular access in Asian neonates
ObjectivesTo determine the appropriate intraosseous (IO) needle insertion site, optimal depth and success using a drill-assisted device (DAD) versus...
