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Apparatus, systems, and methods for localizing markers or tissue structures within a body

  • US 8,892,185 B2
  • Filed: 06/25/2010
  • Issued: 11/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for localization of a target tissue region within a patient'"'"'s body, comprising:

  • a probe comprising a substantially flat patient contact surface and one or more antennas for transmitting electromagnetic signals into a patient'"'"'s body and receiving reflected signals from the patient'"'"'s body, through the patient contact surface, the probe analyzing the reflected signals to identify one or more objects within the patient'"'"'s body; and

    a marker sized and configured for implantation directly in tissue within a patient'"'"'s body independent of a delivery device used to deliver the marker;

    the marker comprising an active reflector to enhance identification of the marker by the probe.

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