Methods and systems for controlled deployment of needles in tissue
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1. A method for deploying at least one needle in tissue, said method comprising:
- positioning a probe having a deployable needle proximate a surface of the tissue;
providing a real time image of the tissue including both an anatomical feature to be treated and sensitive anatomic structures;
overlaying the image with a projected treatment region and a projected safety boundary based on the position of the probe;
repositioning the probe to align the projected treatment region and safety boundary on the real time image so that the treatment region includes at least a portion of the anatomical feature to be treated and the sensitive anatomic structure remain outside of the safety boundary; and
deploying the needle from the probe after the probe has been repositioned;
wherein the anatomical feature to be treated includes a fibroid.
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Abstract
Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
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1. A method for deploying at least one needle in tissue, said method comprising:
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positioning a probe having a deployable needle proximate a surface of the tissue; providing a real time image of the tissue including both an anatomical feature to be treated and sensitive anatomic structures; overlaying the image with a projected treatment region and a projected safety boundary based on the position of the probe; repositioning the probe to align the projected treatment region and safety boundary on the real time image so that the treatment region includes at least a portion of the anatomical feature to be treated and the sensitive anatomic structure remain outside of the safety boundary; and deploying the needle from the probe after the probe has been repositioned;
wherein the anatomical feature to be treated includes a fibroid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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