Method and apparatus for navigating CT scan with a marker
US10154820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for a CT scan of a body part, wherein a marker is positioned on the body part. The method comprises: positioning a marker on the body part; performing a scout scan of the area which contains the body part, to acquire a scout image; detecting the marker in the scout image to acquire position information of the marker; and using the position information to navigate the CT scan.
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