Esther Maas’s doctoral research focused on improving the monitoring of aortic aneurysms using advanced ultrasound techniques. Traditional two-dimensional ultrasound is limited in detail and spatial coverage, while MRI and CT, though comprehensive, are costly and time-consuming. Maas developed a method utilizing 3D+t ultrasound, which provides detailed, dynamic images of aneurysms, allowing for a better assessment of their shape and elasticity. By comparing these images to CT scans, Maas’s team demonstrated that 3D+t ultrasound can more accurately predict aneurysm growth and improve patient-specific care. Innovations included using deep learning for shape determination and combining multiple ultrasound images to capture larger aneurysms and enhance image quality.
USING 3D ULTRASOUND TO IMPROVE MONITORING OF DANGEROUS ANEURYSMS
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