Ultrasound phantom models, materials, and methods
AssigneeGaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
InventorsThomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect a polysiloxane mixture for simulating human biological tissue, especially human breast tissue, is disclosed. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a biological tissue ultrasound phantom is disclosed. In another aspect, a human breast tissue models are disclosed. In some instances, the human breast tissue model includes at least one simulated pathological structure that simulates such pathologies as a cyst, a medullary carcinoma, a ductal carcinoma, an infiltrating scirrhus carcinoma, a lobular carcinoma, and a fibroadenoma.
Claims21
A method of creating an ultrasound phantom, comprising:
- pouring a first silicone layer into a mold;
- introducing liquid directly onto the first layer;
- pouring a second silicone layer over the first layer and the liquid to encapsulate the liquid directly between the first and second silicone layers.
A human breast tissue ultrasound model comprising:
- a body portion sized and shaped to simulate a human breast, the body portion including:
- a first silicone layer;
- a second silicone layer;
- and
- a liquid suspended directly between the first and second silicone layers to simulate a first pathology.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.