System and Method for Identifying Tissue Using Low-Coherence Interferometry
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Abstract
An apparatus for needle biopsy with real time tissue differentiation using one dimensional interferometric ranging imaging, comprising a biopsy device having a barrel and a needle, an optical fiber inserted in the needle, and a fiber optic imaging system connected to the optical fiber. The imaging system obtains images and compares the optical properties and patterns to a database of normalized tissue sample images to determine different tissue types. The physician performing the biopsy obtains feedback via a feedback unit associated with the biopsy device and which is connected to the imaging system. The feedback unit can provide visual, audible or vibratory feedback as to tissue type encountered when the needle is inserted toward the target tissue. The feedback unit can be programmed for different biopsy procedures so that the user can actuate a button to select a display or other feedback mechanism for the desired procedure and anticipated tissue to be encountered.
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40. An apparatus for identifying characteristics of tissue, comprising:
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a radiation source configured to deliver radiation to the tissue; and an imaging system configured to receive the radiation and process unidimensional data relating to the radiation to identify characteristics of the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A non-transitory computer-accessible storage medium storing a software program for identifying characteristics of tissue, wherein the software program, when executed by a processing arrangement, is configured to cause the processing arrangement to execute the procedures comprising of:
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causing a performance of an axial scan of the tissue using radiation using a radiation source; and processing unidimensional data relating to the scan radiation to identify characteristics of the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49)
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50. A non-transitory software arrangement for identifying characteristics of tissue, which, when executed by a processing arrangement, configures the processing arrangement to perform procedures comprising:
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causing a performance of a scan of the tissue using radiation using a radiation source; and processing unidimensional data relating to the scan radiation to identify characteristics of the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54)
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