Ultrasound localization system with advanced biopsy site markers
US11464585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
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