Apparatus for impedance imaging coupled with another modality

Details Apparatus for impedance imaging coupled with another modality Apparatus for impedance imaging coupled with another modality

2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Imam, Ali (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

Reexamination Certificate

active

06928315

ABSTRACT:
Multi-element impedance probe apparatus (40), adapted to produce an image of a body tissue, having a structure, comprising: a raster of sensors (43), comprised of a substantially radiolucent, conductive material; substantially radiolucent conductive wiring (44), forming conductive connections with the sensors; and a substantially radiolucent substrate (46), on which the sensors are mounted.

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