System and method for marking body cavities
US7907991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for marking a body cavity. In one embodiment, a system includes means for inspecting a body cavity, and means for visibly marking the body cavity so as to convey visual information regarding the body cavity. In one embodiment, a method includes inspecting a body cavity and marking the body cavity with a marking material to provide a visual indication regarding the cavity. In one embodiment, a marking material for marking a body cavity includes a radiopaque contrast agent that is viewable through fluoroscopy and a colored dye that is viewable using an internal viewing device.
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