ATE225631T1 - Anordnungen zur darstellung von körperinneren gewebeteilen - Google Patents

Anordnungen zur darstellung von körperinneren gewebeteilen

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ATE225631T1
ATE225631T1 AT97913783T AT97913783T ATE225631T1 AT E225631 T1 ATE225631 T1 AT E225631T1 AT 97913783 T AT97913783 T AT 97913783T AT 97913783 T AT97913783 T AT 97913783T AT E225631 T1 ATE225631 T1 AT E225631T1
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support structure
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David Mcgee
David K Swanson
Harm Tenhoff
Dorin Panescu
James G Whayne
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    • A61B5/0084Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons using light, e.g. diagnosis by transillumination, diascopy, fluorescence adapted for particular medical purposes for introduction into the body, e.g. by catheters
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