18671684. ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)
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ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yasuhiko Morimoto of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
Toshizumi Tanaka of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
Shozo Iyama of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18671684 titled 'ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE
The abstract describes an ultrasonic endoscope with various components such as an ultrasonic transducer, a distal end portion body, an erecting base housing portion, a treatment tool lead-out port, an erecting base, and a cleaning communication hole.
- Ultrasonic endoscope with an ultrasonic transducer and a distal end portion body.
- Erecting base housing portion with an opening and treatment tool lead-out port.
- Erecting base inside the housing portion to change the lead-out direction of the treatment tool.
- Cleaning communication hole for external communication on the opposite side of the opening.
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging and diagnostics - Minimally invasive surgeries - Gastrointestinal procedures
Problems Solved: - Improved visualization during endoscopic procedures - Enhanced maneuverability of treatment tools - Facilitates easier cleaning and maintenance of the endoscope
Benefits: - Higher precision in medical procedures - Reduced risk of complications - Increased efficiency in endoscopic examinations
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Ultrasonic Endoscope for Medical Procedures" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities for a wide range of endoscopic procedures, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.
Questions about Ultrasonic Endoscope: 1. How does the ultrasonic transducer contribute to the functionality of the endoscope? 2. What are the advantages of having an erecting base in the endoscope design?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring new materials and technologies to improve the performance and capabilities of ultrasonic endoscopes, aiming to enhance medical procedures and patient care.
Original Abstract Submitted
An ultrasonic endoscope includes: an ultrasonic transducer having an ultrasonic vibrator; a distal end portion body disposed continuously with a proximal end side of the ultrasonic transducer; an erecting base housing portion that is disposed in the distal end portion body and has an opening which opens toward one side in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the distal end portion body; a treatment tool lead-out port that communicates with the inside of the erecting base housing portion; an erecting base that is disposed in the inside of the erecting base housing portion and changes a lead out direction of a treatment tool led out from the treatment tool lead-out port; and a cleaning communication hole that is formed in a wall surface on a side opposite to a side where the opening of the erecting base housing portion is disposed and communicates with an outside.
