Needle for imaging and sampling

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1994-12-30

1997-07-15

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

604165, 128654, A61B 1000

Patent

active

056473745

ABSTRACT:
An instrument and method for the biopsy of tumors, such as breast lesions, are disclosed. A stylus comprises a tube having radioactive material in the tip capable of being imaged, the stylus contained within a needle. An image of the tip of the needle can be traced as it penetrates a human body, is guided toward an imaged tissue mass, and is placed within the tumor.

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