Methods and systems for enhancing ultrasonic visibility of energy-delivery devices within tissue
US9066681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0219
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, electrosurgical systems are provided generally including at least one energy-delivery device for delivering energy to tissue when inserted or embedded within tissue. The energy-delivery device can be a tissue ablation device, such as an ablation probe, needle, etc. for ablating tissue as commonly known in the art. The electrosurgical systems include at least one structure and/or operational characteristic for enhancing ultrasonic visibility of the energy-delivery devices within tissue during ultrasonography.
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