Intracavity probe for MR image guided biopsy and delivery of therapy

US6470204B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Egidijus Uzgiris · Schenectady, US
• Kenneth William Rohling · Porter Corners, US
• Ronald Dean Watkins · Niskayuna, US
• Robert David Darrow · Scotia, US
• Charles L. Dumoulin · Cincinnati, US
• Randy Otto John Giaquinto · Burnt Hills, US
• Michael E. Moran · Albany, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 3, 2000
• Grant date: Oct 22, 2002
• Expiry date: Oct 7, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B5/055
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An insertable intracavity probe for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and therapy of a region of interest proximal to a cavity, the probe having a substantially rigid probe shell for insertion into the cavity. The probe shell is adapted to incorporate at least one device for imaging the region of interest. A guide track is incorporated in the probe shell and is adapted to guide at least one biopsy or therapy device to the region of interest during imaging. Intracavity regions include cervical, rectal, and other regions associated with internal cavities of a patient.