Customized material for improved radiopacity

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2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Robinson, Daniel I. (Department: 3742)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C378S092000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06904310

ABSTRACT:
A method for obtaining diagnostic information about a region of a living being, the region having a medical device with a radiopaque portion disposed therein. An X-ray beam having a first energy level in excess of the K-absorption edge of the radiopaque portion of the medical device is directed at the region to obtain a first image information and radiographically locate the medical device within the living being and an X-ray beam having second energy level at or below the K-absorption edge is applied to the region to obtain a second image information.

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Copy of PCT Search Report dated Apr. 30, 2003.

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