Sheath and methods of ultrasonic guidance of biopsy and catheter

Details Sheath and methods of ultrasonic guidance of biopsy and catheter Sheath and methods of ultrasonic guidance of biopsy and catheter

1999-02-22

2000-08-15

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

600463, A61B 812

Patent

active

061028673

ABSTRACT:
A sheath for receiving an ultrasonic probe and for defining the relative position of the probe with respect to a biopsy gun or a rigid needle is used for precise placement of the biopsy gun or needle tip in a structure. The sheath may comprise a keyhole-shaped slot for placement of a rigid needle through a puncture separate from a surgical port through which the sheath itself and the probe are introduced. A flexible catheter can thus be placed in a structure, using the ultrasonic probe to monitor its placement, followed by removal of the probe sheath and surgical port, leaving the catheter in place.

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