Ultrasound-navigated radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules with integrated electromagnetic tracking: comparison with conventional ultrasound guidance in gelatin models

Christian Erbelding, Alfred M. Franz, Alexander Seitel, Nasrin Bopp, Konstantin Kohlhase, Frank Grünwald, Lena Maier-Hein

Abstract: A thyroid-like gelatin model was used to determine potential superiority of a new navigation system for ultrasound (US)-guided electrode insertion called EchoTrack, featuring a US probe with an integrated electromagnetic field generator, in comparison with conventional US when performing radiofrequency ablation.