Bladder wall thickness measurement system and methods
US6676605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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