Method of diagnosing tissue with guidewire

Details Method of diagnosing tissue with guidewire Method of diagnosing tissue with guidewire

1993-11-18

1995-08-08

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128665, 128634, 604280, 604282, A61B 600

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active

054390001

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a guidewire which incorporates an optical fiber and associated diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing tissue in vivo. Use of the present invention provides for diagnosis of tissue and tailoring of the therapeutic portion of the procedure to the tissue or condition identified by the guidewire and associated diagnostic apparatus.

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