Intracavity probe and interface device for MRI imaging and spect

Details Intracavity probe and interface device for MRI imaging and spect Intracavity probe and interface device for MRI imaging and spect

1991-02-11

1994-10-11

Smith, Ruth S.

Electricity: measuring and testing

Particle precession resonance

Spectrometer components

1286535, G01R 3320, A61B 5055

Patent

active

053550870

ABSTRACT:
An insertable pickup probe and interface network for magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. The pickup probe in the preferred embodiment is for use in imaging the male prostate and comprises an elongated shaft supporting a patient interface balloon at its distal end which contains a RF receiving coil. The interface balloon comprises an inflatable inner balloon enclosed by a flexible outer balloon. The receiving coil is positioned between the inner and outer balloons and placed intimately adjacent the region of interest by inflating the inner balloon to expand outwardly against the outer balloon. In addition, a non-stretchable planar material is provided on the surface on the inner balloon adjacent the receiving coil for ensuring that the receiving coil is placed adjacent the region of interest. The inner balloon is inflated by an inflator cuff connected to the shaft and communicated to the inner balloon by a first lumen in the shaft. The receiving coil is electrically connected to an interconnecting cable which is connected to the proximal end of the shaft and communicated to the receiving coil by a second lumen in the shaft.

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