Detection of bifurcations using traceable imaging device and imaging tool
US9724071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/378
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, device and method include an interventional device having at least one ultrasonic transducer configured to generate a signal to indicate presence of a branch or bifurcation of a lumen inside a subject. A localization system is configured to track the interventional device in the subject. A program module is implemented by a processor to compare a position of the interventional device against a reference image and to indicate the presence of the branch or bifurcation relative to the interventional device position in accordance with the signal.
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