Improved visualization of peripherally inserted central catheters on chest radiographs of neonates using fractional multiscale image processing

Improved visualization of peripherally inserted central catheters on chest radiographs of neonates using fractional multiscale image processing

Abstract Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) provide secure intravenous access for the delivery of life-sustaining medications and nutrition. They are commonly used in pediatrics. Confirmation of correct central catheter tip position is crucial. Verification is usually done by...

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Main Authors: Rebecca A. Hammon, Hannes Seuss, Matthias Hammon, Christian Grillhösl, Rafael Heiss, Martin Zeilinger, Nadine Bayerl, Pieter Vuylsteke, Friedrich Wanninger, Michael Schroth, Michael Uder, Oliver Rompel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
Subjects:
Chest radiograph
Catheter tip visualization
Diagnostic confidence
PICC
Neonates
Post-processing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12880-018-0302-4

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