Bronchial biopsy planning method for patient, involves representing possible bronchobiopsy paths, and determining whether biopsy needle reaches sufficient acceptance angle to bronchial wall by simulation calculation

摘要

The method involves generating a three-dimensional graphic data set in an area of thorax for a virtual bronchial representation. Lesions are detected in a bronchial area, and biopsy ability of the lesions is determined by a bronchioscope (2). A set of possible bronchobiopsy paths is determined in the three-dimensional graphic data set, where the possible bronchobiopsy paths are represented. A determination is made whether biopsy needle reaches sufficient acceptance angle to a bronchial wall (1.1) by a simulation calculation. An independent claim is also included for an X-ray computer tomography system, comprising a processing unit.