Biopsy guidance by image-based X-ray system and photonic needle
US11412985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3614
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for providing integrated guidance for positioning a biopsy device and estimating tumor size in a body has two levels of guidance: a coarse guidance and a fine guidance. The system includes a non-invasive imaging system for obtaining an image of the biopsy device in the body, for providing the coarse guidance. Furthermore, the system includes an optical element mounted on the needle for obtaining optical information discriminating tissue in the body, for providing the fine guidance.
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