Deformable prostate registration from MR and TRUS images using surface error driven FEM models

TransRectal Ultrasound (TRUS) is used for image guidance during prostate biopsy and for treatment planning of brachytherapy due to low cost and accessibility in operating room. However, tumors have better visibility in Magnetic Resonance (MR) images. The fusion of TRUS and MR images of the prostate...

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Main Author: Taquee, Farheen
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/38195