METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF LESIONS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100179380A1
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12595967

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An apparatus is provided, which utilizes an adjustment platform for supporting a subject during the endoscopic examination. Additionally, a method for performing an endoscopic examination is also provided in which an endoscope is inserted into a subject and the endoscope is maintained at a generally fixed position while the position of the subject is adjusted to advance the endoscope into the subject. Further still, a method is provided for estimating the size of sample tissue using an endoscope and a reference element. Based on known parameters of the reference element, the size of the area being examined can be estimated.

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FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER7701 BURHOLME AVENUE PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA 19111

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clapper, Margie Harleysville, US 5 8
Hensley, Harvey Newton Square, US 3 13

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