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Device for interstitial transvascular intervention and revascularization
Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Inc
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Filing: 1998-10-27
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Granted: 2000-12-12
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Expires: 2018-10-27
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for utilizing the vascular system as a conduit to reach other vascular and extravascular locations within the body. Included are methods for revascularization wherein the extravascular passageways are formed to permit blood flow between vascular locations. Also included are methods for performing transvascular interstitial surgery (TVIS) wherein extravascular passageways are formed from a blood vessel to another vascular or non-vascular intracorporeal location. Also disclosed are devices usable for forming extravascular passageways in accordance with the invention, or for modifying, valving, maintaining or closing such passageways.
Inventors
- 👤 Joshua Makower
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-23 16:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B1/00; A61B1/313; A61B1/3137; A61B17/00234; A61B17/0057; A61B17/11; A61B17/12027; A61B17/1204; A61B17/12045; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12136; A61B17/12181; A61B17/1219; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1442; A61B18/1445; A61B18/1492; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2493; A61F2/95; A61B17/00491; A61B17/064; A61B17/0643; A61B17/32; A61B17/3205; A61B17/3207; A61B17/320725; A61B17/3494; A61B17/3496; A61B18/1477; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B18/22; A61B18/24; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/00247; A61B2017/00252; A61B2017/00292; A61B2017/003; A61B2017/00504; A61B2017/00641; A61B2017/0641; A61B2017/1107; A61B2017/1139; A61B2017/12127; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22038; A61B2017/22072; A61B2017/22074; A61B2017/22077; A61B17/30; A61B2017/306; A61B2017/347; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3482; A61B2017/3484; A61B2017/3488; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00345; A61B2018/00351; A61B2018/00392; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00773; A61B2018/00869; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1425; A61B90/00; A61B90/36; A61B90/37; A61B2090/378; A61B90/39; A61B2090/3925; A61B2090/3929; A61B2090/3954; A61B2090/3958; A61B90/361; A61B90/40; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61F2/30; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30079; A61F2/848; A61F2002/8486; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/009; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0074; A61M25/0075; A61M2025/0076; A61M25/01; A61M2025/018; A61M25/10; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 70
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating member defining a guidewire lumen therein, the tissue penetrating member being passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vasculature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating member is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating member defining a guidewire lumen therein, the tissue penetrating member being passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vasculature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating member is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the orientation element is useable by the operator to determine the longitudinal position of the catheter within the vasculature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the orientation element is useable by the operator to determine the rotational orientation of the catheter within the vasculature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the orientation element is useable by the operator to determine the longitudinal position and rotational orientation of the catheter within the vasculature.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said orientation element comprises: an imageable marker located on the catheter body; and, an imaging apparatus located other than on said catheter body for imaging said imageable marker.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 5 wherein said marker is a passive marker imageable by said imaging apparatus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter device of claim 6 wherein said passive marker is a radiopaque material and wherein said imaging apparatus is a radiographic apparatus.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter device of claim 6 wherein said passive marker is a ferromagnetic material and wherein said imaging apparatus is a magnetic apparatus.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 5 wherein said marker is a active marker imageable by said imaging apparatus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 5 wherein said imaging apparatus is radiographic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 5 wherein said imaging apparatus is flouroscopic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 5 wherein said imaging apparatus is magnetic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 5 wherein said imaging apparatus is sonographic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said orientation element comprises a piezoelectric apparatus.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said orientation element is adapted to send and receive a signal to detect flow in an adjacent structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein both of said imageable marker and said imaging apparatus are incorporated in an active orientation detection apparatus.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The catheter device of claim 16 wherein said active orientation detection apparatus comprises an apparatus which sends and receives a signal to detect flow in an adjacent structure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The catheter device of claim 16 wherein said active orientation detection apparatus comprises an array of receviers in relationship to a transmitter for providing an image of the surrounding tissue.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
51 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said orientation element comprises a transmitter capable of sending a signal to said imageable marker, and wherein said imageable comprises a receiver/transmitter that receives the signal from said transmitter and returns a signal to the operator upon receipt of the signal from the transmitter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The catheter device of claim 19 wherein said transmitter/receiver is located on a guidewire which is positionable in an anatomical location separate from the location of said imaging apparatus.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said orientation element comprises a transmitter capable of sending a signal to said imaging apparatus, said imaging apparatus has a receiver/transmitter adapted to return a signal to the operator upon receipt of a signal from the transmitter.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said orientation element comprises an imaging apparatus located on the catheter.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
51 words
The catheter device of claim 22 wherein said imaging apparatus comprises an array of receivers and a transmitter, said array of receivers being in relationship to the transmitter for the purpose of providing an image that is useable to determine the position of the catheter within the vasculature of the patient.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said tissue penetrating member is a tissue penetrating flow of energy.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said tissue penetrating member is a tissue penetrating member that is adapted to emit a flow of energy therefrom.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
The catheter device of claim 1 wherein said catheter body incorporates a balloon.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
60 words
A system for accessing a location within a patient outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, the system comprising: the catheter device of claim 1; a guidewire adapted to pass through the guidewire lumen of the tissue penetrating member, the system being usable to locate a guidewire at the location to enable introduction of medical instrumentation to the location.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
58 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the tissue penetrating member comprises a sheath defining the guidewire lumen therewithin, and further includes a relatively rigid probe that fits within the guidewire lumen and extends beyond a distal end of the sheath, the probe being removable from the guidewire lumen, and the guidewire being relatively more flexible than the probe.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
160 words
A catheter device for accessing a target anatomical structure within which a flow of fluid is occurring, said target anatomical structure being located outside of the lumen of a blood vessel within which the catheter device is positioned, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, said distal portion being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient, while the proximal end remains outside the body of the patient to allow for control by the operator; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; a flow sensing apparatus located on said catheter body and useable to (i) sense the flow of fluid in said target anatomical location, and (ii) facilitate rotational orientation of the catheter body such that the tissue penetrating element is aimed at the target anatomical location.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
160 words
A catheter device for accessing a target anatomical structure within which a flow of fluid is occurring, said target anatomical structure being located outside of the lumen of a blood vessel within which the catheter device is positioned, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, said distal portion being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient, while the proximal end remains outside the body of the patient to allow for control by the operator; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; a flow sensing apparatus located on said catheter body and useable to (i) sense the flow of fluid in said target anatomical location, and (ii) facilitate rotational orientation of the catheter body such that the tissue penetrating element is aimed at the target anatomical location.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter device of claim 29 wherein said tissue penetrating element is a tissue penetrating member.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter device claim 29 wherein said tissue penetrating member is a transvascular interstitial probe.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
13 words
The catheter device claim 31 wherein said transvascular interstitial probe is a wire.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
The catheter device claim 31 wherein said transvascular interstitial probe is a antenna.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter device claim 31 wherein said transvascular interstitial probe is a light guide.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter device claim 31 wherein said transvascular interstitial probe is a energy guide.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter device claim 30 wherein said tissue penetrating member is a transvascular interstitial sheath.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter device of the 36 wherein the transvascular interstitial sheath is configured to permit insertion of a guidewire therethrough.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter device of the 36 wherein the transvascular interstitial sheath is configured to permit insertion of a guidewire therethrough.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
29 words
The catheter device claim 30 wherein said tissue penetrating member is the combination of a transvascular interstitial sheath and a transvascular interstitial probe that is advanceable through said sheath.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 29 wherein said tissue penetrating element is a tissue penetrating flow of energy.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
26 words
The catheter device of claim 29 wherein said tissue penetrating element is a tissue penetrating member that is adapted to emit a flow of energy therefrom.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
13 words
The catheter device of claim 29 wherein said catheter body incorporates a balloon.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
185 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imageable marker located on the distal portion of said catheter body and (ii) an imaging apparatus located other than on said catheter body for imaging said imageable marker; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
185 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imageable marker located on the distal portion of said catheter body and (ii) an imaging apparatus located other than on said catheter body for imaging said imageable marker; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 42, wherein said marker is a passive marker imageable by said imaging apparatus.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
23 words
A catheter device of claim 43, wherein said passive marker is a radiopaque material and wherein said imaging apparatus is a radiographic apparatus.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
23 words
A catheter device of claim 43, wherein said passive marker is a ferromagnetic material and wherein said imaging apparatus is a magnetic apparatus.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 42, wherein said marker is an active marker imageable by said imaging apparatus.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 42, wherein said imaging apparatus is radiographic.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 42, wherein said imaging apparatus is fluoroscopic.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 42, wherein said imaging apparatus is magnetic.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 42, wherein said imaging apparatus is sonographic.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
198 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element adapted to send and receive a signal to detect flow in an adjacent structure which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
198 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element adapted to send and receive a signal to detect flow in an adjacent structure which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
215 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body, wherein both of said imageable marker and said imaging apparatus are incorporated in an active orientation detection apparatus which sends and receive a signal to detect flow in an adjacent structure; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
215 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body, wherein both of said imageable marker and said imaging apparatus are incorporated in an active orientation detection apparatus which sends and receive a signal to detect flow in an adjacent structure; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
250 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body, wherein said orientation element comprises a transmitter capable of sending a signal to said imageable marker, and wherein said imageable marker comprises a transmitter/receiver located in a guidewire which is positionable in an anatomical location separate from the location of said imaging apparatus, the transmitter/receiver receiving the signal from said transmitter and returning a signal to the operator upon receipt of the signal from the transmitter; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
250 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imaging apparatus and (ii) an imageable marker, at least one of said imaging apparatus and imageable marker being located on the distal portion of said catheter body, wherein said orientation element comprises a transmitter capable of sending a signal to said imageable marker, and wherein said imageable marker comprises a transmitter/receiver located in a guidewire which is positionable in an anatomical location separate from the location of said imaging apparatus, the transmitter/receiver receiving the signal from said transmitter and returning a signal to the operator upon receipt of the signal from the transmitter; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
185 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imageable marker located other than on said catheter body and (ii) an imaging apparatus located on the distal portion of said catheter body for imaging said imageable marker; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
185 words
A catheter device for accessing a location within a patient, outside of the lumen of a blood vessel, said catheter device comprising: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end and a distal portion, the distal portion of said catheter body being transluminally insertable into the vasculature of a patient while the proximal end of the catheter body remains outside the body of the patient; a tissue penetrating element which is passable from the distal portion of said catheter and adapted to extend beyond the lumen of the blood vessel in which said catheter is positioned; and, an orientation element which comprises (i) an imageable marker located other than on said catheter body and (ii) an imaging apparatus located on the distal portion of said catheter body for imaging said imageable marker; said orientation element being useable by the operator to guide the positioning of the catheter body within the vascutature of the patient such that, when the tissue penetrating element is passed from the distal portion of the catheter body it will penetrate through the wall of the blood vessel and to said location.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 54, wherein said marker is a passive marker imageable by said imaging apparatus.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
23 words
A catheter device of claim 55, wherein said passive marker is a radiopaque material and wherein said imaging apparatus is a radiographic apparatus.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
23 words
A catheter device of claim 55, wherein said passive marker is a ferromagnetic material and wherein said imaging apparatus is a magnetic apparatus.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter device of claim 54, wherein said marker is an active marker imageable by said imaging apparatus.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 54, wherein said imaging apparatus is radiographic.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 54, wherein said imaging apparatus is fluoroscopic.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 54, wherein said imaging apparatus is magnetic.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter device of claim 54, wherein said imaging apparatus is sonographic.
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