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Non-invasive Parenchymal, Vascular and Metabolic High-frequency Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Rat Deep Brain Imaging
Published on: March 2, 2015
A novel image fusion visualizes the angioarchitecture of the perforating arteries in the brain
Shigetoshi Shimizu1, Hidenori Suzuki, Hiroaki Maki
1Department of Neurosurgery, Mie University School of Medicine, Mie, Japan.
Abstract:
We report a novel technique that fuses 3D digital subtraction angiograms and MR images. Image fusion was successfully performed within 20 minutes each in 11 consecutive cases. Our initial experience showed that this image fusion enabled clear and simultaneous visualization of perforating arteries and surrounding tissues. The relation between perforating arteries and normal brain or lesions was easily understood in a clinical setting by using this image fusion.

