Ultrasound-guided interventions with augmented reality in situ visualisation: a proof-of-mechanism phantom study

Background Ultrasound (US) images are currently displayed on monitors, and their understanding needs good orientation skills. Direct overlay of US images onto the according anatomy is possible with augmented reality (AR) technologies. Our purpose was to explore the performance of US-guided needle placement with and without AR in situ US viewing. Methods Three untrained operators and two experienced radiologists performed 200 US-guided punctures:...