Thermal therapy with dynamic anatomical boundaries using MRI-based temperature uncertainty maps
US11471053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Temperature uncertainty maps are calculated based on a rolling window of temperature maps, which is updated as new temperature maps are generated. The rolling window mitigates the effect of transient motion during a thermal therapy procedure. A clinician or an automated control system can then update a portion of an anatomical boundary or the thermal therapy applicator center based on the temperature uncertainty map.
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