Apparatus and method for substantially immobilizing a breast for medical imaging procedure
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United States of America Patent
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May 28, 2013
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Feb 10, 2011
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Aug 6, 2010
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Aug 6, 2009
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described for substantially immobilizing a breast for use in medical imaging. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for substantially immobilizing a breast is provided, including a first support member connected to a first and second base, the bases capable of engagement with the torso of a patient, the first support member defining an inner area substantially covered by a first membrane. A corresponding second support member, defining a second inner area substantially covered by a second membrane, is engageable to the first support member such that the inner areas are substantially aligned to substantially immobilize a breast, the membranes defining a pocket to receive a breast.
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