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Interactive System for Medical Interventions Based on Magnetic Resonance Targeting

Authors:
Sylvain Martel
Manuel Vonthron

Keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging; targeted interventions; cancer therapy; user interface

Abstract:
Magnetic Resonance Targeting (MRT) is a new approach that aims at navigating untethered therapeutic or diagnostic micro-entities through the vascular network until a specific targeted location is reached. The platform used for such intervention is referred to as a Magnetic Resonance Navigation (MRN) system and it typically takes the form of a clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner upgraded with special software and hardware modules to allow such platform to perform MRN in an effective manner. Considering the complexity of MRN operations and the speed at which real-time operations are being performed, an interactive system capable of providing a proper interface to allow an interventional radiologist or the like to properly interact and use such platform becomes an essential, yet a critical component for the success of this new medical interventional approach. Here, this paper presents for the first time an overview of a new interactive system for MRN operations suitable to conduct preliminary interventions.

Pages: 197 to 201

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011

Publication date: February 23, 2011

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4138

ISBN: 978-1-61208-117-5

Location: Gosier, Guadeloupe, France

Dates: from February 23, 2011 to February 28, 2011