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AssigneeEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
InventorsJohn Anthony Hibner, Lynetta Jean Freeman, Elizabeth Lynn Sebern, Jessica Mary Pyzoha, Terry Darnell McCoy
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A method for performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) guided core biopsies is tendered more accurate and efficient by precisely positioning a disengaged probe assembly with respect to a localization fixture attached to a breast coil platform. The precise position is defined by MRI stereotopic location of suspicious tissue with respect to a fiducial marker on the localization fixture. With the probe inserted, dual lumens in the probe assembly are used for drainage or insertion of fluids as well as inserting diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Core biopsies are performed by engaging a biopsy instrument handle containing a cutter, with the localization fixture providing support and position to the handle. Repeated MRI scans are facilitated by the ability to disengage the handle without risk of displacing the probe assembly from the biopsy site.
A method of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) guided core biopsy of suspicious breast tissue of a patient's breast using a localization fixture with a probe assembly guide and a core biopsy instrument, the probe assembly guide configured for selected movement in three spatial dimensions with respect to the localization fixture, the method comprising:
A method of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) guided core biopsy of suspicious breast tissue of a patient's breast using a localization fixture with a probe assembly guide and a core biopsy instrument, the probe assembly guide configured for selected movement in three spatial axes of movement with respect to the localization fixture, the method comprising:
A method of a diagnostic imaging guided minimally invasive procedure, comprising:
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