Elastographic imaging of in vivo soft tissue

Details Elastographic imaging of in vivo soft tissue Elastographic imaging of in vivo soft tissue

2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S407000, C600S437000, C600S442000, C600S446000, C600S462000, C600S463000, C600S466000, C606S027000, C606S028000, C606S029000, C606S030000, C606S031000, C606S041000, C601S002000, C601S003000, C601S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10094844

ABSTRACT:
Elastographic images provide visualization in two or three dimensions of RF ablation lesions to guide in the ablation process. Compression may be applied using the RF probe. A similar technique may be applied to in vivo imaging of soft tissue without ablation.

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