Systems and methods for eccentric nodule tissue acquisition
US11096678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/378
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to the field of endoscopy. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for real-time visualization and sampling of target tissue within body passages. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system that provides real-time visualization of eccentric pulmonary nodules, and which allows the location/orientation of a biopsy needle to be determined prior to its first actuation.
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