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Pre- and intra-operative imaging of bladder cancer

US9089601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2007
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/0043
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods for visualizing and distinguishing sentinel lymph nodes and involved nodes from other lymph nodes in the vicinity of the bladder in patients undergoing cystectomy or other operations to remove bladder tumors.

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