Endorectal prostate probe composed of a combined mini gamma camera and ultrasound sensor
US9271686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B10/0241
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dual modality probe is disclosed having both a gamma probe sensor and an ultrasound sensor. A dual imaging system is provided having the probe and at least one external gamma imaging detector and a data acquisition computer system for collecting data simultaneously from the gamma probe sensor, the gamma imaging detector, and the ultrasound sensor of the probe. A method for evaluating a target organ of a patient utilizing the probe and imaging system, and performing a biopsy of the organ is disclosed.
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