A real-time sequence is presented with automatic adjustment of the imaging plane parallel to a needle. The sequence utilizes the phase-only cross correlation (POCC) algorithm to detect the orientation of an end-effector and to visualize the planned needle pathway. Additionally, it detects a passive marker at the distal end of the needle to calculate the position of the needle tip for real-time display during needle insertion. The sequence is evaluated in a phantom experiment, and both lateral and longitudinal needle insertion accuracies are determined.
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