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System, methods, and instrumentation for image guided prostate treatment
US8948845B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8948845-B2 |
| Application number | US-69428007-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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The invention provides systems, methods, and instrumentation for aiding the performance of an image guided procedure of the anatomy of a patient such as, for example, the prostate. The invention includes a plurality of lumens therein and a balloon portion or other fixating portion. In some embodiments, the catheter includes a lumen for introducing a contrast agent visible to an imaging modality external to the anatomy of the patient. Image space data of the catheter within the anatomy of the patient may be obtained using the imaging modality. The catheter also includes at least a lumen for inserting a registration device for obtaining patient space data regarding the anatomy of the patient. Other lumens and/or other elements visible to the imaging modality may be used. The image space data may be registered to the patient space data for use during an image guided procedure to the anatomy of the patient.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for aiding the performance of an image guided procedure, comprising: inserting a catheter device into an anatomy of a patient, the catheter device including a catheter portion having a plurality of lumens therein, and a balloon portion; inflating the balloon portion by passing a fluid through at least one of the plurality of lumens that is in fluid communication with the balloon portion, so that the catheter device is removable fixed within the an…
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- What does patent US8948845B2 cover?
- The invention provides systems, methods, and instrumentation for aiding the performance of an image guided procedure of the anatomy of a patient such as, for example, the prostate. The invention includes a plurality of lumens therein and a balloon portion or other fixating portion. In some embodiments, the catheter includes a lumen for introducing a contrast agent visible to an imaging modality…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Glossop Neil David, Wood Bradford Johns, Koninkl Philips Nv, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B19/5244. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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