COLON POLYP STAGING METHODS
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1. A method comprising:
- introducing at least one media into tissue comprising submucosa of a polyp;
measuring a response to an external stimuli in the tissue; and
deducing a state of health of the tissue depending on the response to external stimuli.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for examination and removal of polyps. Using methods and systems of the present disclosure, one can determine whether a polyp is benign or cancerous in situ.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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introducing at least one media into tissue comprising submucosa of a polyp; measuring a response to an external stimuli in the tissue; and deducing a state of health of the tissue depending on the response to external stimuli. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system comprising:
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a cannula for introducing at least one media into tissue comprising submucosa of a polyp; at least one sensor for determining changes in the tissue; and display means for displaying data from the sensor to an end-user. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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