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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Devices

Background:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided biopsy requires precise tissue stabilization.
  • Conventional methods often cause patient discomfort and can degrade image quality due to excessive compression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel breast tissue stabilization device for MRI-guided biopsy.
  • To reduce patient discomfort and improve image quality through optimized tissue stabilization.

Main Methods:

  • The device features adjustable support plates with an optimized geometry.
  • Precomputed optimal plate positions are provided in a look-up table.
  • Experiments were conducted using a prototype on chicken breast tissue.

Main Results:

  • The device significantly minimizes biopsy target displacement compared to conventional parallel plates.
  • Reduced compression leads to less patient discomfort and potentially enhanced contrast intake for better image quality.
  • Effectiveness was demonstrated through experiments on chicken breast tissue.

Conclusions:

  • The novel stabilization device offers improved performance for MRI-guided breast biopsies.
  • It provides flexibility in needle insertion point selection for both manual and robot-assisted procedures.
  • The design promises enhanced patient comfort and diagnostic image quality.