3D Passive Cavitation Mapping (3D-PCM) with a Large-aperture Planar Array
Qiu, C.; Li, D.; Huo, H.; Mishra, A.; Li, C.; Yin, K.; Wang, N.; Chen, J.; Yao, R.; Margolin, E. J.; Lipkin, M. E.; Zhong, P.; Ni, X.; Yao, J.
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Urinary stone disease is a common urological condition with increasing incidence, particularly in developed countries. Laser lithotripsy (LL) has become a preferred minimally invasive treatment due to its high precision and low tissue damage. Recent studies suggest that cavitation plays a critical role in stone damage during LL, and three-dimensional passive cavitation mapping (3D-PCM) has emerged as a promising tool for detecting these events. However, clinical translation of 3D-PCM remains challenging due to limitations in imaging depth, field of view (FOV), and procedural compatibility. Here, we present a large-FOV dual-modality imaging system (3D-PCM and B-mode ultrasound) based on a large-aperture planar ultrasound array. Through array optimization and model-based reconstruction, our system achieves an expanded FOV of ~40*40mm^2 at a clinically relevant imaging depth of ~110mm, while maintaining high spatial resolution of ~0.6 mm laterally and ~0.4 mm axially. In vivo experiments in a porcine model demonstrate that the reconstructed cavitation distribution correlates well with stone damage. Our technology has the potential to provide real-time treatment feedback during LL without disrupting the standard workflow.
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