Method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging and heating tissues
US5323778A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to apparatus and a method for imaging and heating body tissues with one probe, through use of a magnetic resonance imaging radio frequency source. The device may also be configured with a thermocouple to provide temperature-controlled heat therapy with sufficient image definition to control that therapy.
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