Device for modifying an imaging of a tee probe in X-ray data

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (1) for modifying an imaging of a TEE probe in X-ray data, a medical imaging system (100) for modifying an imaging of a TEE probe in X-ray data, a method for modifying an imaging of a TEE probe in X-ray data, a computer program element for controlling such device (1) and a computer readable medium having stored such computer program element. The device (1) comprises an X-ray data provision unit (11), a model provision unit (12), a position locating unit (13), and a processing unit (14). The X-ray data provision unit (11) is configured to provide X-ray data comprising image data of a TEE probe. The model provision unit (12) is configured to provide model data of the TEE probe. The position locating unit (13) is configured to locate a position of the TEE probe in the X-ray data based on the model data of the TEE probe. The processing unit (14) is configured to define a region in a predetermined range adjacent to the TEE probe as reference area. The processing unit (14) is configured to process the X-ray data of the reference area into estimated X-ray data of a region occupied by the TEE probe. The processing unit (14) is configured to modify the X-ray data in the region occupied by the TEE probe based on the estimated X-ray data.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a device for modifying the imaging of a TEE probe in X-ray data, a medical imaging system for modifying the imaging of a TEE probe in X-ray data, and a device for modifying the imaging of a TEE probe in X-ray data. A method of imaging a TEE probe, a computer program element for controlling such a device, and a computer-readable storage medium storing such a computer program element. Background technique [0002] X-ray imaging (fluoroscopy and angiography) is an important imaging modality for cardiac interventions. To provide guidance for procedures that require more soft tissue information than X-ray imaging provides, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) information is employed. TEE imaging, which is a form of ultrasound imaging, is capable of showing, for example, an interventional device and its surrounding anatomy simultaneously, and provides fine detail of anatomy and function, which is often missing in live X-ray images...

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[0009] This entire process is disruptive to clinical workflow and time consuming for both interventional cardiologists and echocardiologists

It is also more risky for the patient as this extra movement and adjustment of the TEE probe within the esophagus can put the patient at some additional risk

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