TY - JOUR
T1 - Identifying diversity of patient anatomy through automated image analysis of clinical ultrasounds
AU - Brown, Dailen C.
AU - Nguyen, Kenny
AU - Miller, Scarlett R.
AU - Moore, Jason Z.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© Società Italiana di Ultrasonologia in Medicina e Biologia (SIUMB) 2024.
PY - 2024/9
Y1 - 2024/9
N2 - Purpose: Central venous catheterization (CVC) carries inherent risks which can be mitigated through the use of appropriate ultrasound-guidance during needle insertion. This study aims to comprehensively understand patient anatomy as it is visualized during CVC by employing a semi-automated image analysis method to track the internal jugular vein and carotid artery throughout recorded ultrasound videos. Methods: The ultrasound visualization of 50 CVC procedures were recorded at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The developed algorithm was used to detect the vessel edges, calculating metrics such as area, position, and eccentricity. Results: Results show typical anatomical variations of the vein and artery, with the artery being more circular and posterior to the vein in most cases. Notably, two cases revealed atypical artery positions, emphasizing the algorithm's precision in detecting anomalies. Additionally, dynamic vessel properties were analyzed, with the vein compressing on average to 13.4% of its original size and the artery expanding by 13.2%. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights which can be used to increase the accuracy of training simulations, thus enhancing medical education and procedural expertise. Furthermore, the novel approach of employing automated data analysis techniques to clinical recordings showcases the potential for continual assessment of patient anatomy, which could be useful in future advancements.
AB - Purpose: Central venous catheterization (CVC) carries inherent risks which can be mitigated through the use of appropriate ultrasound-guidance during needle insertion. This study aims to comprehensively understand patient anatomy as it is visualized during CVC by employing a semi-automated image analysis method to track the internal jugular vein and carotid artery throughout recorded ultrasound videos. Methods: The ultrasound visualization of 50 CVC procedures were recorded at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The developed algorithm was used to detect the vessel edges, calculating metrics such as area, position, and eccentricity. Results: Results show typical anatomical variations of the vein and artery, with the artery being more circular and posterior to the vein in most cases. Notably, two cases revealed atypical artery positions, emphasizing the algorithm's precision in detecting anomalies. Additionally, dynamic vessel properties were analyzed, with the vein compressing on average to 13.4% of its original size and the artery expanding by 13.2%. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights which can be used to increase the accuracy of training simulations, thus enhancing medical education and procedural expertise. Furthermore, the novel approach of employing automated data analysis techniques to clinical recordings showcases the potential for continual assessment of patient anatomy, which could be useful in future advancements.
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U2 - 10.1007/s40477-024-00908-6
DO - 10.1007/s40477-024-00908-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 38910220
AN - SCOPUS:85196665618
SN - 1971-3495
VL - 27
SP - 635
EP - 643
JO - Journal of Ultrasound
JF - Journal of Ultrasound
IS - 3
ER -