Force-Sensor-Based Estimation of Needle Tip Deflection in Brachytherapy
A virtual sensor is developed for the online estimation of needle tip deflection during permanent interstitial brachytherapy needle insertion. Permanent interstitial brachytherapy is an effective, minimally invasive, and patient friendly cancer treatment procedure. The deflection of the needles used...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Sensors |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/263153 |