Apparatus and method for determining optimal locations to place

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1997-05-27

2000-08-01

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

128922, 600 3, A61B 800

Patent

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060959754

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for determining optimal locations for placing radioactive seeds at a cancerous site. After a plurality of cross-sectional images of the cancerous site are obtained, a contour of an area on each cross-sectional image of the cancerous site is defined and transferred to a three-dimensional coordinate system. Then, a population of locations within each area of each cross-sectional image of the cancerous site where radioactive seeds can be placed is identified. A genetic algorithm is then implemented to determine the optimal number of locations within the cancerous site to place the radioactive seeds.

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