| Theme | Latest Developments in Devices Related to Colonoscopy and Progress in Insertion Techniques | |
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| Title | Endoscope Contour Detection System using Low Density Magnetic Field | |
| Publish Date | 2001/02 | |
| Author | Akira Taniguchi | Gastrointestinal Products Business Department, Olympus Optical Co., Ltd |
| [ Summary ] | A new endoscopic system, that will be useful for detecting real-time, 3 dimensional endoscopic position in patients was developed with a new technology, using low density alternating magnetic fields. The system is composed of a dedicated endoscope which has a built in position detecting function, probe, which can be inserted through the biopsy channel of an ordinary endoscope and a controller. |
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