Systems and methods for imaging with deployable imaging devices

Details Systems and methods for imaging with deployable imaging devices Systems and methods for imaging with deployable imaging devices

2005-06-03

2009-06-09

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S459000, C600S467000, C600S437000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07544166

ABSTRACT:
The systems and methods described herein provide for a medical device insertable into the body of a living being having an imaging device with a layout that is adjustable from an undeployed layout, where the imaging device is insertable into the inner lumen of a medical device, to a larger deployed layout, where the imaging device preferably has a larger imaging aperture. The medical device can also include a flexible membrane coupled with or located on the distal end of the medical device. The flexible membrane can be expanded or inflated to create a spatial operating region for the deployed imaging device.

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