Method and system for monitoring ablation of tissues

Details Method and system for monitoring ablation of tissues Method and system for monitoring ablation of tissues

2004-12-13

2008-05-06

Jaworski, Francis J. (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C601S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07367944

ABSTRACT:
A method of monitoring heat damage to a tissue during a heat ablation procedure is disclosed. The method comprising: providing images of the tissue, extracting at least one parameter being indicative of a biological response to heat, and using the parameter(s) for determining the heat damage to the tissue.

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