Optical imaging of deep anatomic structures
US6353753B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides apparatus and means for visualizing blood vessels and subsurface anatomic structures during surgery and in real time with improved optical imaging and minimized trauma to the patient. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for imaging a deep anatomic tissue of interest, comprising the steps of: emitting radiant energy to the surface of said tissue; enhancing contrast of said radiant energy; and detecting reflected radiant energy from said tissue surface, wherein said reflected radiant energy provides imaging information of said tissue.
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