System for magnetic resonance imaging assisted surgery
US7999547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/374
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for magnetic resonance imaging assisted surgery. The system includes an antenna support assembly and an antenna that are used to acquire real time images of the surgical site that may be used by a surgeon to more accurately perform the surgical procedure. The method comprises acquiring real time images of the surgical site and feeding back the images to a surgeon performing the surgical procedure.
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