Title:
HIFU超音波治療のための動き追跡改善方法及び装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2006519048
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for medically treating tumors is automatically administered under robotic control in dosage intervals that alternate with ultrasonic imaging intervals. The HIFU transmitter is re-aimed for each dosage to compensate for motion of the tumor due to heart beats and other events.
Inventors:
Fraser, John
Application Number:
JP2006502476A
Publication Date:
August 24, 2006
Filing Date:
February 23, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
International Classes:
A61B17/22; A61B8/00; A61B8/08; A61B18/00; A61N7/02; A61B17/00; A61B19/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Tadahiko Ito
Shinsuke Onuki
Tadashige Ito
Shinsuke Onuki
Tadashige Ito