System and micro-catheter devices for medical imaging of the breast
US8340741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0507
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of scanning breast tissue involves inserting an imaging element into a breast via a carrier inserted into a breast duct. The imaging element may be for example a receiver, a transmitter or a mirror. A signal is transmitted between one imaging element within the breast duct and a second imaging element outside the breast.
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