WarpEM: Dynamic Time Warping for Accurate Catheter Registration in EM-Guided Procedures

Accurate catheter tracking is crucial during Minimally Invasive Endovascular Procedures (MIEP), and Electromagnetic (EM) tracking is a widely used technology that serves this purpose. However, registration between preoperative images and the EM tracking system is often challenging. Existing registration methods typically require manual interactions, which can be time-consuming, increase the risk of errors and change the procedural workflow. Although several registration methods are available for catheter tracking, such as marker-based and path-based approaches, their limitations can impact the accuracy of the resulting tracking solution, consequently, the outcome of the medical procedure.     «

Accurate catheter tracking is crucial during Minimally Invasive Endovascular Procedures (MIEP), and Electromagnetic (EM) tracking is a widely used technology that serves this purpose. However, registration between preoperative images and the EM tracking system is often challenging. Existing registration methods typically require manual interactions, which can be time-consuming, increase the risk of errors and change the procedural workflow. Although several registration methods are available for...     »