System and method for marking body cavities

Details System and method for marking body cavities System and method for marking body cavities

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Le, Long V (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S478000, C600S411000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07907991

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for marking a body cavity. In one embodiment, a system includes means for inspecting a body cavity, and means for visibly marking the body cavity so as to convey visual information regarding the body cavity. In one embodiment, a method includes inspecting a body cavity and marking the body cavity with a marking material to provide a visual indication regarding the cavity. In one embodiment, a marking material for marking a body cavity includes a radiopaque contrast agent that is viewable through fluoroscopy and a colored dye that is viewable using an internal viewing device.

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