Methods and systems for producing neuronal lesions using magnetic resonance and acoustic energy
US11229810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H30/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for producing non-invasive and targeted neuronal lesions using magnetic resonance and acoustic energy. Imaging data corresponding to a region of interest is obtained, the region of interest within an imaging subject. Information indicative of a target region within the region of interest is received from the obtained imaging data. Focused acoustic energy directed to the target region within the region of interest is generated to disrupt a barrier between a therapeutic agent and parenchymal tissue in response to insonification by the focused acoustic energy, the therapeutic agent comprising a neurotoxin and microbubbles.
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