Browsing by Subject "Ultrasound"
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Cervical lymphadenopathy in lung cancer
(NUI Galway, 2021-09-18)Overall, in the thesis we showed that cervical lymphadenopathy is frequently present in patients with lung cancer and mediastinal lymphadenopathy on CT to a degree that justifies screening for it routinely. We have shown ... -
Non-invasive time sampled venous pressure detection for research and clinical applications
(2014-09)The venous system of the lower limbs has unique anatomy that provides a skeletal muscle pump for the transport of blood against the hydrostatic gradient of erect postures. This muscle pump enables the regulation of venous ... -
Speckle Reduction and Edge Detection in Ultrasound Imagery
(2010-09-01)This thesis investigates the related topics of speckle reduction and edge detection as applied to speckled ultrasonography. A strategy for the evaluation of speckle filters is presented. This includes their application to ... -
Ultrasound imaging in radiotherapy and dosimetric quantification with Monte Carlo techniques
(2017-12-21)This thesis considered the use of ultrasound-based image guidance systems, employed to account for internal motion of the prostate gland during radiotherapy. A clinical evaluation of the Clarity soft tissue visualisation ...