The phase-only cross correlation (POCC) algorithm can be used to accurately detect the orientation of a passive needle guide in needle interventions. A POCC sequence continuously visualizes the planned needle pathway during needle guide movement. The insertion of a needle into the needle guide, however, degrades the POCC detection because of susceptibility artifacts. In this work, susceptibility artifacts of a needle are measured and simulated, and a potential integration integrated into the POCC algorithm is evaluated.
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