Ultrasonic treatment and imaging of adipose tissue
US7841984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for imaging tissue during ultrasound therapy treatments is described. The system has a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer, video display and controller. The controller has two receive paths for detecting cavitation and boiling in present during an ultrasound therapy treatment, and representing the two visually on a display.
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