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Method and apparatus for analyzing elastography of tissue using ultrasound waves

US9968333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2013
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B8/483
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for analyzing elastography of tissue using ultrasound waves, wherein elastography information of tissue in a region of interest (ROI) is analyzed by irradiating ultrasound waves for diagnosis towards the ROI to which a shear wave is induced from an ultrasound probe, receiving echo ultrasound waves, and acquiring three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound images with respect to the ROI.

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