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Method and apparatus for navigating CT scan with a marker

US10154820B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2013
Grant dateDec 18, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 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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