发明名称 |
MAGNETIC MARKER FOR SURGICAL LOCALIZATION |
摘要 |
A method and apparatus for preparing tissue of interest in a patient for possible excision by surgery. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: removing a biopsy sample from the tissue of interest; placing a magnetic marker at the biopsy site; performing a pathology analysis of the biopsy sample; and if the pathology analysis indicates that the tissue of interest should be removed, locating the tissue for surgery using a magnetic detection probe. In one embodiment, the marker comprises magnetic nanoparticles in a bioabsorbable matrix. A system for preparing tissue of interest in a patient for possible excision by surgery. In one embodiment, the system includes a magnetic marker and magnetic detection probe system. |
申请公布号 |
EP2872040(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.05.20 |
申请号 |
EP20130740052 |
申请日期 |
2013.07.15 |
申请人 |
ENDOMAGNETICS LTD |
发明人 |
HARMER, QUENTIN JOHN;MAYES, ERIC;PANKHURST, QUENTIN ANDREW;SHAWCROSS, ANDREW |
分类号 |
A61B5/06;A61B19/00 |
主分类号 |
A61B5/06 |
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