Imaging apparatus for biopsy or brachytherapy
US11071518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging apparatus (24) images an introduction element (17) like a needle or a catheter for performing a biopsy or a brachytherapy. The introduction element (17) includes at least one ultrasound receiver (21) arranged at a known location. An ultrasound probe (12) for being inserted into a living being (2) emits ultrasound signals for acquiring ultrasound data of an inner part (19) of the living being (2). A first tracking unit (3) tracks the location of the introduction element (17) based on a reception of the emitted ultrasound signals by the at least one ultrasound receiver (21). An imaging unit (4) generates an indicator image showing the inner part (19) and an indicator of the introduction element (17) based on the tracked location. A display (5) displays the indicator image providing feedback about the location of the introduction element (17).
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