Integrated multi-modality imaging system

Details Integrated multi-modality imaging system Integrated multi-modality imaging system

2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S411000, C600S427000, C600S437000, C378S063000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06925319

ABSTRACT:
An integrated, multi-modality imaging technique is disclosed. The embodiment described combines a split-magnet MRI system with a digital x-ray system. The two systems are employed together to generate images of a subject in accordance with their individual physics and imaging characteristics. The images may be displaced in real time, such as during a surgical intervention. The images may be registered with one another and combined to form a composite image in which tissues or objects difficult to image in one modality are visible. By appropriately selecting the position of an x-ray source and detector, and by programming a desired corresponding slice for MRI imaging, useful combined images may be obtained and displayed.

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