INTRAUTERINE DEVICE

摘要

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a probe sized for insertion into a uterus, the device comprising at least one ultrasound element adapted to emit ultrasonic energy, the ultrasound element disposed on a distal end of the device; at least one ultrasound receiver adapted to receive ultrasound energy, the ultrasound receiver disposed on a distal end of the device; and circuitry adapted to automatically estimate a thickness of a uterine wall according to the received ultrasound energy.;According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method of treating an inner wall of a uterus comprising automatically measuring a thickness of a uterine wall according to ultrasound energy emitted from inside the uterus; and providing an output of the thickness.

主权项

1. A probe sized for insertion into a uterus, said probe comprising:
at least one ultrasound element adapted to emit ultrasonic energy, said ultrasound element disposed on a distal end of said probe; at least one ultrasound receiver adapted to receive ultrasound energy, said ultrasound receiver disposed on a distal end of said probe; and circuitry adapted to automatically estimate a thickness of a uterine wall according to said received ultrasound energy, wherein said at least one ultrasound element is arranged to be forward facing so that said ultrasound energy is directed to intersect a surgical site on said uterine wall.