Optically guided needle biopsy system using multi-modal spectroscopy in combination with a transrectal ultrasound probe
US9226731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/507
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes an apparatus, system and method for detection of tissues, e.g., a cancer, by optical biopsy comprising: a motorized computer-controlled probe holder; a needle-like probe connected to and controlled by the motorized computer-controlled probe holder, the probe comprising an optical and an ultrasound detector; and one or more detector units capable of a broadband light reflectance spectroscopy, an auto fluorescence lifetime measurement, and auto fluorescence spectroscopy measurement.
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