Dr. Everette C. Burdette Profile

Dr. Everette C. Burdette

President at Acoustic MedSystems Inc

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Publications (22)

Proceedings Article | 26 February 2013 Paper

In situ treatment of liver using catheter based therapeutic ultrasound with combined imaging and GPS tracking

Goutam Ghoshal, Tamas Heffter, Emery Williams, Corinne Bromfield, Vasant Salgaonkar, Laurie Rund, John Ehrhardt, Chris Diederich, E. Clif Burdette

Proceedings Volume 8584, 85840T (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2008258

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Liver, Tissues, Transducers, Acoustics, Pathology, Neodymium, Global Positioning System, Tumors, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2013 Paper

Interstitial ultrasound ablation of tumors within or adjacent to bone: Contributions of preferential heating at the bone surface

Serena Scott, Punit Prakash, Vasant Salgaonkar, Peter Jones, Richard Cam, Misung Han, Viola Rieke, E. Clif Burdette, Chris Diederich

Proceedings Volume 8584, 85840Z (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2002632

KEYWORDS: Bone, Tissues, Tumors, Ultrasonography, Natural surfaces, 3D modeling, Acoustics, Safety, Transducers, Lung

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2013 Paper

Ex-vivo and simulation comparison of multi-angular ablation patterns using catheter-based ultrasound transducers

Goutam Ghoshal, Vasant Salgaonkar, Jeffrey Wooton, Emery Williams, Paul Neubauer, Lance Frith, Bruce Komadina, Chris Diederich, E. Clif Burdette

Proceedings Volume 8584, 85840Y (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2008255

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Ultrasonography, Transducers, Acoustics, Finite element methods, Neodymium, Visualization, Ultrasonics, Breast, Pathology

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Proceedings Article | 25 February 2012 Paper

Ultrasound imaging software framework for real-time monitoring of acoustic ablation therapy

Hyun-Jae Kang, Nishikant Deshmukh, Philipp Stolka, E. Clif Burdette, Emad Boctor

Proceedings Volume 8320, 83201E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.912362

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Tissues, Elastography, Software frameworks, Acoustics, Tumors, Image filtering, Software development, Data transmission, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2012 Paper

Tracked 3D ultrasound targeting with an active cannula

Philip Swaney, Jessica Burgner, Thomas Pheiffer, D. Caleb Rucker, Hunter Gilbert, Janet Ondrake, Amber Simpson, E. Clif Burdette, Michael Miga, Robert Webster

Proceedings Volume 8316, 83160R (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.912021

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Liver, Calibration, Tissues, Kinematics, Actuators, Optical tracking, 3D acquisition, Tumors, Robotics

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2012 Paper

Implicit active contours for automatic brachytherapy seed segmentation in fluoroscopy

Eric Moult, Clif Burdette, Danny Song, Gabor Fichtinger, Pascal Fallavollita

Proceedings Volume 8316, 831611 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.911153

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Particles, Prostate, X-rays, Cancer, X-ray imaging, Fluoroscopy, Electronic filtering, Performance modeling, 3D visualizations

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2011 Paper

Automatic C-arm pose estimation via 2D/3D hybrid registration of a radiographic fiducial

E. Moult, E. Burdette, D. Y. Song, P. Abolmaesumi, G. Fichtinger, P. Fallavollita

Proceedings Volume 7964, 79642S (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877713

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Image registration, Image filtering, Prostate, Image processing algorithms and systems, Reconstruction algorithms, Fluoroscopy, Algorithm development, 3D image processing, Cancer

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2011 Paper

Section-thickness profiling for brachytherapy ultrasound guidance

Mohammad Peikari, Thomas Chen, Everette Burdette, Gabor Fichtinger

Proceedings Volume 7964, 79640R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877993

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Ultrasonography, Tissues, Prostate, Computer aided design, Image segmentation, Phased arrays, Crystals, Profiling, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2011 Paper

Hepatic ablation with multiple interstitial ultrasound applicators: initial ex vivo and computational studies

Punit Prakash, Vasant Salgaonkar, E. Clif Burdette, Chris Diederich

Proceedings Volume 7901, 79010R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876522

KEYWORDS: Liver, Transducers, Ultrasonography, Tissues, In vivo imaging, Finite element methods, Tumors, Computer simulations, Microwave radiation, Antennas

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2011 Paper

Ultrasound therapy applicators for controlled thermal modification of tissue

E. Clif Burdette, Carol Lichtenstiger, Laurie Rund, Mallika Keralapura, Chad Gossett, Randy Stahlhut, Paul Neubauer, Bruce Komadina, Emery Williams, Chris Alix, Tor Jensen, Lawrence Schook, Chris Diederich

Proceedings Volume 7901, 79010W (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876639

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Skin, Collagen, Ultrasonography, Transducers, Acoustics, Image analysis, Natural surfaces, Video, Molecules

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Heat therapy has long been used for treatments in dermatology and sports medicine. The use of laser, RF, microwave, and more recently, ultrasound treatment, for psoriasis, collagen reformation, and skin tightening has gained considerable interest over the past several years. Numerous studies and commercial devices have demonstrated the efficacy of these methods for treatment of skin disorders. Despite these promising results, current systems remain highly dependent on operator skill, and cannot effectively treat effectively because there is little or no control of the size, shape, and depth of the target zone. These limitations make it extremely difficult to obtain consistent treatment results. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility for using acoustic energy for controlled dose delivery sufficient to produce collagen modification for the treatment of skin tissue in the dermal and sub-dermal layers. We designed and evaluated a curvilinear focused ultrasound device for treating skin disorders such as psoriasis, stimulation of wound healing, tightening of skin through shrinkage of existing collagen and stimulation of new collagen formation, and skin cancer. Design parameters were examined using acoustic pattern simulations and thermal modeling. Acute studies were performed in 201 freshly-excised samples of young porcine underbelly skin tissue and 56 in-vivo treatment areas in 60- 80 kg pigs. These were treated with ultrasound (9-11MHz) focused in the deep dermis. Dose distribution was analyzed and gross pathology assessed. Tissue shrinkage was measured based on fiducial markers and video image registration and analyzed using NIH Image-J software. Comparisons were made between RF and focused ultrasound for five energy ranges. In each experimental series, therapeutic dose levels (60degC) were attained at 2-5mm depth. Localized collagen changes ranged from 1-3% for RF versus 8-15% for focused ultrasound. Therapeutic ultrasound applied at high frequencies can achieve temperatures and dose distributions which concentrate in a depth profile that coincides with the location of maximum structural collagen content in skin tissues. Using an appropriate transducer configuration produces coverage of significant lateral area, thus making this a practical approach for treatment of skin disorders.

Proceedings Article | 24 February 2011 Paper

Conformal needle-based ultrasound ablation using EM-tracked conebeam CT image guidance

E. Clif Burdette, Filip Banovac, Chris Diederich, Patrick Cheng, Emmanuel Wilson, Kevin Cleary

Proceedings Volume 7901, 790107 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876550

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Tissues, Liver, Tumors, Computed tomography, Kidney, Control systems, Electromagnetism, Thermal modeling, Acoustics

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Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of interstitial ablative approaches for the treatment of renal and hepatic tumors. Despite these promising results, current systems remain highly dependent on operator skill, and cannot treat many tumors because there is little control of the size and shape of the zone of necrosis, and no control over ablator trajectory within tissue once insertion has taken place. Additionally, tissue deformation and target motion make it extremely difficult to accurately place the ablator device into the target. Irregularly shaped target volumes typically require multiple insertions and several sequential thermal ablation procedures. This study demonstrated feasibility of spatially tracked image-guided conformal ultrasound (US) ablation for percutaneous directional ablation of diseased tissue. Tissue was prepared by suturing the liver within a pig belly and 1mm BBs placed to serve as needle targets. The image guided system used integrated electromagnetic tracking and cone-beam CT (CBCT) with conformable needlebased high-intensity US ablation in the interventional suite. Tomographic images from cone beam CT were transferred electronically to the image-guided tracking system (IGSTK). Paired-point registration was used to register the target specimen to CT images and enable navigation. Path planning is done by selecting the target BB on the GUI of the realtime tracking system and determining skin entry location until an optimal path is selected. Power was applied to create the desired ablation extent within 7-10 minutes at a thermal dose (>300eqm43). The system was successfully used to place the US ablator in planned target locations within ex-vivo kidney and liver through percutaneous access. Targeting accuracy was 3-4 mm. Sectioned specimens demonstrated uniform ablation within the planned target zone. Subsequent experiments were conducted for multiple ablator positions based upon treatment planning simulations. Ablation zones in liver were 73cc, 84cc, and 140cc for 3, 4, and 5 placements, respectively. These experiments demonstrate the feasibility of combining real-time spatially tracked image guidance with directional interstitial ultrasound ablation. Interstitial ultrasound ablation delivered on multiple needles permit the size and shape of the ablation zone to be "sculpted" by modifying the angle and intensity of the active US elements in the array. This paper summarizes the design and development of the first system incorporating thermal treatment planning and integration of a novel interstitial acoustic ablation device with integrated 3D electromagnetic tracking and guidance strategy.

Proceedings Article | 16 March 2010 Paper

Precisely shaped acoustic ablation of tumors utilizing steerable needle and 3D ultrasound image guidance

Emad Boctor, Philipp Stolka, Hyun-Jae Kang, Clyde Clarke, Caleb Rucker, Jordon Croom, E. Clif Burdette, Robert Webster

Proceedings Volume 7625, 76252N (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.846092

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Tumors, Tissues, Therapeutics, Liver, Prototyping, Acoustics, 3D image processing, Control systems, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 12 March 2010 Paper

The ACUSITT ultrasonic ablator: the first steerable needle with an integrated interventional tool

E. Clif Burdette, D. Caleb Rucker, Punit Prakash, Chris Diederich, Jordon Croom, Clyde Clarke, Philipp Stolka, Titania Juang, Emad Boctor, Robert Webster

Proceedings Volume 7629, 76290V (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.845972

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Liver, Ultrasonography, Ultrasonics, Tumors, Thermal modeling, Acoustics, Control systems, Kinematics, Transducers

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2010 Paper

Localization of brachytherapy seeds in ultrasound by registration to fluoroscopy

P. Fallavollita, Z. KarimAghaloo, E. C. Burdette, D. Song, P. Abolmaesumi, G. Fichtinger

Proceedings Volume 7625, 762519 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.844015

KEYWORDS: Fluoroscopy, Prostate, Image registration, Ultrasonography, Image filtering, Denoising, Visualization, Clouds, Image segmentation, 3D image reconstruction

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2010 Paper

Automatic segmentation of seeds and fluoroscope tracking (FTRAC) fiducial in prostate brachytherapy x-ray images

Nathanael Kuo, Junghoon Lee, Anton Deguet, Danny Song, E. Clif Burdette, Jerry Prince

Proceedings Volume 7625, 76252T (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.844520

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Reconstruction algorithms, Image processing algorithms and systems, Prostate, X-rays, X-ray imaging, Binary data, Surgery, Image processing, Automatic tracking

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 2009 Paper

Three-dimensional heat-induced echo-strain imaging for monitoring high-intensity acoustic ablation

Emad Boctor, Nishikant Deshmukh, Maria Ayad, Clyde Clarke, Kris Dickie, Michael Choti, Everette Burdette

Proceedings Volume 7265, 72650R (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811287

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, 3D image processing, Tissues, Thermography, Acoustics, Data acquisition, 3D acquisition, Stereoscopy, Visualization, Liver cancer

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2008 Paper

Dynamic dosimetry and edema detection in prostate brachytherapy: a complete system

A. Jain, A. Deguet, I. Iordachita, G. Chintalapani, J. Blevins, Y. Le, E. Armour, C. Burdette, D. Song, G. Fichtinger

Proceedings Volume 6918, 69181Y (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.772352

KEYWORDS: Prostate, X-rays, Image segmentation, X-ray imaging, Tissues, Calibration, Image registration, 3D modeling, 3D image reconstruction, Distortion

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Purpose: Brachytherapy (radioactive seed insertion) has emerged as one of the most effective treatment options for patients with prostate cancer, with the added benefit of a convenient outpatient procedure. The main limitation in contemporary brachytherapy is faulty seed placement, predominantly due to the presence of intra-operative edema (tissue expansion). Though currently not available, the capability to intra-operatively monitor the seed distribution, can make a significant improvement in cancer control. We present such a system here. Methods: Intra-operative measurement of edema in prostate brachytherapy requires localization of inserted radioactive seeds relative to the prostate. Seeds were reconstructed using a typical non-isocentric C-arm, and exported to a commercial brachytherapy delivery system. Technical obstacles for 3D reconstruction on a non-isocentric C-arm include pose-dependent C-arm calibration; distortion correction; pose estimation of C-arm images; seed reconstruction; and C-arm to TRUS registration. Results: In precision-machined hard phantoms with 40-100 seeds and soft tissue phantoms with 45-87 seeds, we correctly reconstructed the seed implant shape with an average 3D precision of 0.35 mm and 0.24 mm, respectively. In a DoD Phase-1 clinical trial on 6 patients with 48-82 planned seeds, we achieved intra-operative monitoring of seed distribution and dosimetry, correcting for dose inhomogeneities by inserting an average of 4.17 (1-9) additional seeds. Additionally, in each patient, the system automatically detected intra-operative seed migration induced due to edema (mean 3.84 mm, STD 2.13 mm, Max 16.19 mm). Conclusions: The proposed system is the first of a kind that makes intra-operative detection of edema (and subsequent re-optimization) possible on any typical non-isocentric C-arm, at negligible additional cost to the existing clinical installation. It achieves a significantly more homogeneous seed distribution, and has the potential to affect a paradigm shift in clinical practice. Large scale studies and commercialization are currently underway.

Proceedings Article | 10 March 2007 Paper

Ultrasound interstitial thermal therapy (USITT) for the treatment of uterine myomas

William Nau, Chris Diederich, Jeff Simko, Titania Juang, Alison Jacoby, E. Burdette

Proceedings Volume 6440, 64400F (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.703220

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Ultrasonography, Transducers, Acoustics, Tumors, Uterus, Chemical elements, Temperature metrology, Control systems, Surgery

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2005 Paper

A robust fluoroscope tracking (FTRAC) fiducial

Ameet Jain, Tabish Mustufa, Yu Zhou, E. Burdette, Gregory Chirikjian, Gabor Fichtinger

Proceedings Volume 5744, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.595782

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Error analysis, Fluoroscopy, X-ray imaging, X-rays, Optical tracking, Surgery, 3D image reconstruction, 3D image processing, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2005 Paper

Matching and reconstruction of brachytherapy seeds using the Hungarian algorithm (MARSHAL)

Ameet Jain, Yu Zhou, Tabish Mustufa, E. Burdette, Gregory Chirikjian, Gabor Fichtinger

Proceedings Volume 5744, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.595825

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Image segmentation, Prostate, 3D image processing, X-rays, X-ray imaging, Algorithm development, 3D image reconstruction, Error analysis, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 2 April 1998 Paper

Prostate thermal therapy with interstitial and transurethral ultrasound applicators: a feasibility study

Chris Diederich, William Nau, Dana Deardorff, Ismail Khalil-Bustany, Everette Burdette, Paul Stauffer, Max Wu

Proceedings Volume 3249, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.304342

KEYWORDS: Prostate, Ultrasonography, Transducers, Acoustics, Tissues, Sensors, Temperature metrology, Computer simulations, In vivo imaging, Bladder

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 1996 Paper

Model development of laser fiber optic endoablative treatment for primary breast cancer

David Robinson, Jean-Marie Parel, David Denham, Fabrice Manns, Xochitl Gonzalez, Robert Schachner, Alan Herron, Everette Burdette

Proceedings Volume 2671, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.240000

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Fiber optics, Quartz, Breast cancer, In vivo imaging, Breast, Laser development, Nd:YAG lasers, Optical fiber cables, Fiber lasers

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