Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometry

Objectives We want to investigate whether temperature measurements obtained from MR thermometry are accurate and reliable enough to aid the development and validation of simulation models for Laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT).Methods Laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) is a...

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Main Authors: Frank Hübner, Sebastian Blauth, Christian Leithäuser, Roland Schreiner, Norbert Siedow, Thomas J. Vogl
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:International Journal of Hyperthermia
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02656736.2022.2129102
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author Frank Hübner
Sebastian Blauth
Christian Leithäuser
Roland Schreiner
Norbert Siedow
Thomas J. Vogl
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description Objectives We want to investigate whether temperature measurements obtained from MR thermometry are accurate and reliable enough to aid the development and validation of simulation models for Laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT).Methods Laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) is applied to ex-vivo porcine livers. An artificial blood vessel is used to study the cooling effect of large blood vessels in proximity to the ablation zone. The experimental setting is simulated using a model based on partial differential equations (PDEs) for temperature, radiation, and tissue damage. The simulated temperature distributions are compared to temperature data obtained from MR thermometry.Results The overall agreement between measurement and simulation is good for two of our four test cases, while for the remaining cases drift problems with the thermometry data have been an issue. At higher temperatures local deviations between simulation and measurement occur in close proximity to the laser applicator and the vessel. This suggests that certain aspects of the model may need some refinement.Conclusion Thermometry data is well-suited for aiding the development of simulations models since it shows where refinements are necessary and enables the validation of such models.
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spelling doaj-art-c8202d3bf25a4862ba6f660772c8f2cf2025-08-20T03:28:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Hyperthermia0265-67361464-51572022-12-013911315132610.1080/02656736.2022.2129102Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometryFrank Hübner0Sebastian Blauth1Christian Leithäuser2Roland Schreiner3Norbert Siedow4Thomas J. Vogl5Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology of the J.W. Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyFraunhofer ITWM, Kaiserslautern, GermanyFraunhofer ITWM, Kaiserslautern, GermanyInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology of the J.W. Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyFraunhofer ITWM, Kaiserslautern, GermanyInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology of the J.W. Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyObjectives We want to investigate whether temperature measurements obtained from MR thermometry are accurate and reliable enough to aid the development and validation of simulation models for Laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT).Methods Laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) is applied to ex-vivo porcine livers. An artificial blood vessel is used to study the cooling effect of large blood vessels in proximity to the ablation zone. The experimental setting is simulated using a model based on partial differential equations (PDEs) for temperature, radiation, and tissue damage. The simulated temperature distributions are compared to temperature data obtained from MR thermometry.Results The overall agreement between measurement and simulation is good for two of our four test cases, while for the remaining cases drift problems with the thermometry data have been an issue. At higher temperatures local deviations between simulation and measurement occur in close proximity to the laser applicator and the vessel. This suggests that certain aspects of the model may need some refinement.Conclusion Thermometry data is well-suited for aiding the development of simulations models since it shows where refinements are necessary and enables the validation of such models.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02656736.2022.2129102LITTMR thermometrymodelingsimulationexperimental validation
spellingShingle Frank Hübner
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Thomas J. Vogl
Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometry
International Journal of Hyperthermia
LITT
MR thermometry
modeling
simulation
experimental validation
title Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometry
title_full Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometry
title_fullStr Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometry
title_full_unstemmed Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometry
title_short Validating a simulation model for laser-induced thermotherapy using MR thermometry
title_sort validating a simulation model for laser induced thermotherapy using mr thermometry
topic LITT
MR thermometry
modeling
simulation
experimental validation
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02656736.2022.2129102
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