Microwave antenna apparatus, systems, and methods for localizing markers or tissue structures within a body
US10383544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3991
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localizing lesions within a patient's body, e.g., within a breast. The system includes a microwave antenna probe for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals to detect one or more markers that are implanted within or around the target tissue region. During use, the marker(s) are implanted into a target tissue region, and the microwave antenna probe is placed against the patient's skin to transmit a signal to the marker(s) and to receive the reflected signal from the marker(s) in order to determine the location of the marker(s). A tissue specimen, including the lesion and the marker(s), is then removed from the target tissue region based at least in part on the location information from the microwave antenna probe.
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