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Method and apparatus for imaging the cervix and uterine wall

US7297116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2003
Grant dateNov 20, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/4519
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Elastography is used to examine soft tissue of the uterus to detect tumors and to evaluate the strength of the cervix of the uterus based on its elastographic properties.

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