Real-time reconstruction of high-intensity focused ultrasound focal temperature field based on deep learning

Excessive-intensity centered ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive method for tumor ablation. Through the precise HIFU therapy course of, organic tissues take in acoustic vitality and convert it into thermal vitality. Measurement and management of tissue temperature throughout the HIFU focal area are essential for the effectiveness of therapy.

Nonetheless, as a result of heterogeneous nature of non-uniform organic media (together with bone, muscle, fats, and blood vessels), which affect sound propagation and exhibit variations in acoustic absorption, it’s at the moment difficult to attain correct and real-time monitoring of the temperature distribution throughout the HIFU focal area.

Because of this, it’s tough to plan efficient ultrasound dosages (comparable to acoustic energy and therapy length) scientifically and exactly for sufferers. This, to some extent, impacts the efficacy of HIFU therapies.

In a latest work published in BME Frontiersa HUST analysis group developed a deep Multi-Modal Instructor-Scholar (MMTS) method, which permits real-time reconstruction of the HIFU focal temperature discipline.

Throughout HIFU therapy, the analysis group used the ultrasonic diagnostic system to amass ultrasonic echo indicators and the temperature detection system to amass real-time temperature information. They additional educated a deep neural network that quickly transforms B-model ultrasonic photographs into 2D temperature photographs, revealing correct shade and distinction. This reconstruction course of takes just a few milliseconds per body and doesn’t want costly computing assets.

Utilizing solely a pc, the reconstruction of the HIFU focal temperature discipline could possibly be achieved a lot quicker and cost-effectively, enabling extra correct dose planning.

The physicians from the HIFU Heart of Oncology Division, Huadong Hospital, Affiliated with Fudan College, validated this AI-based temperature reconstruction method by way of each its reconstruction pace and reconstruction high quality.

The physicians confirmed that the deep learning-powered temperature reconstruct method successfully monitored the distribution of the HIFU temperature discipline in real-timelaying a theoretical basis for subsequent customized therapy dose planning and offering environment friendly steering for non-invasive, nonionizing cancer treatment.

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