Ultrasonic probe, system and method for two-dimensional imaging

Details Ultrasonic probe, system and method for two-dimensional imaging Ultrasonic probe, system and method for two-dimensional imaging

1997-02-27

2000-04-04

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

600463, A61B 800, A61B 812

Patent

active

06045508&

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic probe that includes at least two ultrasonic arrays and allows three dimensional images to be constructed of the region examined by the probe in a precise and facile manner.

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