Microwave imaging assisted ultrasonically
US7725167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for imaging objects, more particularly radiologically dense objects. The currently disclosed technology has particular applicability in the medical field as a tool and methodology for investigation of radiologically dense breast tissue of young patients by using microwave energy in concert with an ultrasonic initial investigation of the tissue. The use of an ultrasonic initial investigation operates as an initial evaluation point for the subsequent microwave investigation.
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