METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANORECTAL EXAMINATION
An anorectal probe system comprising; an anorectal probe assembly having an insertion end for insertion into a patient's rectum, said probe assembly including a transducer at or adjacent to the insertion end for collecting ultrasound data; a mounting in rotational engagement with said probe ass...
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Zusammenfassung: | An anorectal probe system comprising; an anorectal probe assembly having an insertion end for insertion into a patient's rectum, said probe assembly including a transducer at or adjacent to the insertion end for collecting ultrasound data; a mounting in rotational engagement with said probe assembly at a point distal from the insertion end; said mounting pivotally coupled to the probe assembly at a point intermediate the insertion end and rotational engagement point; wherein on application of a moment about said pivotal coupling, said mounting and probe assembly are arranged to permit selective pivotal movement of the probe assembly about the coupling. |
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