View source for 18261622. System and Method for Non-Invasive Determination of Bladder Overactivity Using Ultrasound Vibrometry simplified abstract (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

=System and Method for Non-Invasive Determination of Bladder Overactivity Using Ultrasound Vibrometry=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research|Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research]]


[[Category:Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Mostafa Fatemi of Rochester MN (US)|Mostafa Fatemi of Rochester MN (US)]][[Category:Mostafa Fatemi of Rochester MN (US)]]

[[:Category:Azra Alizad of Rochester MN (US)|Azra Alizad of Rochester MN (US)]][[Category:Azra Alizad of Rochester MN (US)]]

[[:Category:David P. Rosen of Rochester MN (US)|David P. Rosen of Rochester MN (US)]][[Category:David P. Rosen of Rochester MN (US)]]

==System and Method for Non-Invasive Determination of Bladder Overactivity Using Ultrasound Vibrometry - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18261622 titled 'System and Method for Non-Invasive Determination of Bladder Overactivity Using Ultrasound Vibrometry

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes systems and methods for determining viscoelasticity of curved tissue walls using ultrasound bladder vibrometry (UBV) to detect detrusor overactivity. UBV involves using focused ultrasound radiation force to excite Lamb waves in a curved bladder wall and pulse-echo techniques to track tissue deformation.

* Ultrasound bladder vibrometry (UBV) is a non-invasive technique.
* UBV utilizes focused ultrasound radiation force to excite Lamb waves in a curved bladder wall.
* Pulse-echo techniques are used to track tissue deformation in the curved wall.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be used in medical settings to diagnose detrusor overactivity and other bladder conditions.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps in non-invasive detection of detrusor overactivity, providing a more accurate diagnosis without the need for invasive procedures.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include non-invasiveness, accuracy in diagnosing detrusor overactivity, and potentially reducing the need for invasive tests.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of medical devices for diagnosing bladder conditions.

== Possible Prior Art ==
Prior art in the field of ultrasound imaging and bladder diagnostics may exist, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to current methods for diagnosing detrusor overactivity? ===
This technology offers a non-invasive alternative to current methods, potentially reducing patient discomfort and the need for invasive procedures.

=== What are the limitations of using ultrasound bladder vibrometry for detecting detrusor overactivity? ===
Limitations may include the need for specialized equipment and training, as well as potential challenges in interpreting the data obtained from UBV.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Systems and methods for determining viscoelasticity of curved tissue walls using ultrasound bladder vibrometry (UBV) to determine detrusor overactivity are provided. The UBV is a non-invasive technique utilizing, in a specific case, a focused ultrasound radiation force to excite Lamb waves in a curved bladder wall and pulse-echo techniques to track the tissue deformation propagating through such curved wall.



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