Ultrasound phantom models, materials, and methods
First Claim
1. A method of creating an ultrasound phantom, comprising:
- pouring a first silicone layer into a mold;
introducing liquid directly onto the first layer;
pouring a second silicone layer over the first layer and the liquid to encapsulate the liquid directly between the first and second silicone layers.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect a polysiloxane mixture for simulating human biological tissue, especially human breast tissue, is disclosed. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a biological tissue ultrasound phantom is disclosed. In another aspect, a human breast tissue models are disclosed. In some instances, the human breast tissue model includes at least one simulated pathological structure that simulates such pathologies as a cyst, a medullary carcinoma, a ductal carcinoma, an infiltrating scirrhus carcinoma, a lobular carcinoma, and a fibroadenoma.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of creating an ultrasound phantom, comprising:
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pouring a first silicone layer into a mold; introducing liquid directly onto the first layer; pouring a second silicone layer over the first layer and the liquid to encapsulate the liquid directly between the first and second silicone layers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A human breast tissue ultrasound model comprising:
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a body portion sized and shaped to simulate a human breast, the body portion including; a first silicone layer; a second silicone layer; and a liquid suspended directly between the first and second silicone layers to simulate a first pathology. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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