Methods for determining lumen occlusion
US8551001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention describe methods of determining the occlusion of body lumens and apparatuses for doing so. In one particular embodiment, the occlusion of the fallopian tubes by an intrafallopian contraceptive device may be confirmed by contrast enhanced ultrasonography (also known as stimulated acoustic emission hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography). In these embodiments a contrast agent containing microbubbles is used.
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