APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMAGE-GUIDED IN-VIVO BIOPSY WITH AT LEAST ONE CAPSULE

摘要

An exemplary apparatus for obtaining a tissue sample(s) within a luminal anatomical structure can be provided. For example, an imaging first arrangement can be configured to generate an image of a portion(s) of the luminal anatomical structure, and a second arrangement can be configured to extract the tissue sample(s) based on the image. A pill-shaped housing can at least partially enclose the first and second arrangements.

主权项

1. An apparatus for obtaining at least one tissue sample within a luminal anatomical structure, comprising:
an imaging first arrangement which is configured to generate an image of at least one portion of the luminal anatomical structure; a second arrangement which is configured to extract the at least one tissue sample based on the image; and a pill-shaped housing at least partially enclosing the first and second arrangements.