Super-resolution ultrasound: from data acquisition and motion correction to localization, tracking, and evaluation
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Journal Article
Abstract
Super-resolution ultrasound (SRUS) imaging through localizing and tracking microbubbles, also known as ultrasound localization microscopy (ULM), has achieved unprecedented resolution in deep tissue in vivo. In this review we will focus on the key technical steps of ULM, including data acquisition and tissue clutter removal, motion correction, localization, tracking, and final image visualization, as well as offering the authors’ perspectives of the techniques. In each of the technical steps, we review what has been done and the state of the art, describe the key factors and parameters that influence each step, existing issues, and considerations when choosing the parameters. Finally, methods for evaluation of ULM image quality with or without ground truth are also reviewed.
Date Issued
2025-04-01
Date Acceptance
2025-02-01
Citation
IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, 2025, 72 (4), pp.408-426
ISSN
0885-3010
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Start Page
408
End Page
426
Journal / Book Title
IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control
Volume
72
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2025 IEEE. This is the author’s accepted manuscript made available under a CC-BY licence in accordance with Imperial’s Research Publications Open Access policy (www.imperial.ac.uk/oa-policy)
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Published
Date Publish Online
2025-02-25