3D ultrasound imaging: applications in image-guided therapy and biopsy

The use of conventional 2D ultrasonography to view 3D anatomy limits our ability to plan and guide interventional procedures. CT and MRI have been used in planning and guiding these procedures due to their ability to provide 3D images with accurate depiction of anatomy. Recent development of 3D ultrasound imaging techniques that are capable of acquiring B-mode, color Doppler and power Doppler images, has allowed the development of image-guided therapy and surgery approaches. Because ultrasound imaging is an inexpensive and compact imaging modality, it is particularly suited for applications in prostate therapy, breast biopsy and monitoring of disease progression in response to therapy. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.