Method and apparatus for multi-modal imaging
US8041409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D7/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for imaging a subject animal. The method comprises the steps of treating the animal with an x-ray contrast agent and an imaging agent; supporting the animal in an immobilized state on a support member; acquiring an x-ray anatomical image of the animal; acquiring an optical, dark-field image of the animal; and registering the x-ray anatomical image and the optical image, whereby features of the optical image can be observed in relation to features of the anatomical image.
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