A COMPACT GYNECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM FOR EXAMINATION, IMAGING, IMAGE ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT

摘要

The invention is a medical imaging device designed for insertion into the vagina for medical examination, imaging, image analysis and treatment of the interior of the vagina. The device comprises a front assembly (2), optimally shaped to match the shape of the vaginal canal; imaging and illumination assemblies (3); a handle (1); and an optimally shaped cover (5) designed to fit tightly over and hermetically isolate at least that part of the front assembly (2) that is inserted into the vaginal canal from the surrounding tissue and body fluids. The cover (5) of the device of the invention can comprise one or more passages (8) extending through it from its proximal end to its distal end enabling passage of one or more surgical tools (10) and/or liquids and/or gases, from outside of the vaginal canal to the location of the scene imaged by the imaging assembly (3). The invention is also a medical imaging system comprising a medical imaging device of the invention, a computer and/or display station, and communication components. The medical imaging system may comprise operation software and image processing software.