Journal article
A Computer Assisted Method for Guide-Wire and Catheter Evaluation
Abstract
We developed a method for testing guide wires and catheters that realistically evaluates the forces applied to anatomical structures by these instruments during urological procedures. The placement of guide wires and catheters to gain access to the upper urinary tract can induce undesirable stress on the tissue. Previous studies have characterized wire/catheter performances base on their physical properties, such as stiffness and friction …
Authors
Patriciu A; Mazilu D; Petrisor D; Bagga HS; Kavoussi L; Stoianovici D
Journal
Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), Vol. 2006, , pp. 436–439
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
2005
DOI
10.1109/iembs.2005.1616439
ISSN
1557-170X