Multi-array pencil-sized ultrasound transducer and method of ima

Details Multi-array pencil-sized ultrasound transducer and method of ima Multi-array pencil-sized ultrasound transducer and method of ima

1997-09-29

1999-09-28

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

29 2535, A61B 800

Patent

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059578505

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasound transducer having a field of view greater than 180.degree., and having a physical shape which permits it to be employed in the investigation and observation of the anatomy, or other body, object or region of interest, having limited access. A plurality of ultrasound transducer arrays are provided, each having a field of view defining an image plane, wherein the axis of each transducer array lies within its corresponding defined image plane. Preferably, the plurality of transducer arrays are positioned end-to-end and nonaxially aligned with the image planes of all transducer arrays coincident, and with each transducer array having a field of view of about 90.degree., whereby a resulting combined field of view greater than 90.degree. is produced.

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