Versatile stereotactic device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6080164
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08698878

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A stereotactic device for use with an imager is disclosed, which permits an imaging scan to be taken with reference to a personal coordinate system (or PCS) that is independent of a machine coordinate system (or MCS). Methods using the device to obtain imaging scans are described such that the imaging scans are superimposable even if taken at different time periods using the same or a different imager. The device comprises a frame that can be reproducibly positioned on a subject and which is equipped with non-invasive affixing means and localizing means that provide the PCS. The device and methods of the invention are particularly well suited for routine initial or follow-up examinations, pre-surgical planning and post-surgical evaluation.

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  • THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Guttmann, Charles R G Brookline, MA 3 121
Oshio, Koichi Tokyo, JP 20 542
Panych, Lawrence P Brookline, MA 2 134

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