18427567. VISUALIZATION, NAVIGATION, AND PLANNING WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC NAVIGATION BRONCHOSCOPY AND CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY INTEGRATED simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
VISUALIZATION, NAVIGATION, AND PLANNING WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC NAVIGATION BRONCHOSCOPY AND CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY INTEGRATED
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Kaylen J. Haley of North Kingstown RI (US)
William J. Dickhans of Longmont CO (US)
VISUALIZATION, NAVIGATION, AND PLANNING WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC NAVIGATION BRONCHOSCOPY AND CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY INTEGRATED - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18427567 titled 'VISUALIZATION, NAVIGATION, AND PLANNING WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC NAVIGATION BRONCHOSCOPY AND CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY INTEGRATED
The present disclosure involves systems, devices, and methods for providing visual guidance for navigating inside a patient's chest.
- Presenting a three-dimensional (3D) model of a luminal network
- Generating an electromagnetic (EM) field around the patient's chest
- Detecting the location of an EM sensor within the EM field
- Determining the position of a tool inside the patient's chest based on the detected location of the EM sensor
- Displaying an indication of the tool's position on the 3D model
- Receiving cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image data of the patient's chest
- Detecting the tool's location within the patient's chest based on the CBCT image data
- Updating the indication of the tool's position on the 3D model based on the detected location
Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive surgeries - Interventional procedures - Diagnostic imaging
Problems Solved: - Providing accurate guidance for tools inside a patient's chest - Enhancing visualization during medical procedures
Benefits: - Improved precision in navigating inside the chest - Reduced risk of complications during procedures - Enhanced patient outcomes
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Medical Navigation System for Chest Procedures This technology can be utilized in hospitals, clinics, and medical centers for various chest-related procedures, attracting healthcare providers looking to enhance their capabilities.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of tool placement in a patient's chest? 2. What are the advantages of using both EM field guidance and CBCT imaging in medical procedures?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for providing visual guidance for navigating inside a patient's chest. An exemplary method includes presenting a three-dimensional (3D) model of a luminal network, generating, by an electromagnetic (EM) field generator, an EM field about the patient's chest, detecting a location of an EM sensor within the EM field, determining a position of a tool within the patient's chest based on the detected location of the EM sensor, displaying an indication of the position of the tool on the 3D model, receiving cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image data of the patient's chest, detecting the location of the tool within the patient's chest based on the CBCT image data, and updating the indication of the position of the tool on the 3D model based on the detected location.
