Method and apparatus for imaging the cervix and uterine wall
US7297116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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