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Bladder wall thickness measurement system and methods

US6676605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2002
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30044
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasound transceiver scans a bladder in a three dimensional array to measure the thickness and surface area of the bladder to determine bladder mass. The bladder wall thickness and masses may be determined for anterior, posterior, and lateral locations of the bladder.

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