Imaging of biological structures

Details Imaging of biological structures Imaging of biological structures

2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Casler, Brian (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S409000, C600S427000, C600S430000, C600S443000

Reexamination Certificate

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07991454

ABSTRACT:
Images of blood vessels of a body are obtained by injecting a refraction enhancement contrast agent into the blood vessels to increase a difference in refractive indices of the blood vessels and surrounding material. The blood vessels are irradiated with a penetrating radiation, and an image of the blood vessels is generated based on detected radiation. The image has visible edge enhancement features indicating boundaries of the blood vessels.

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