Technology Offers Medical Technology



Novel Radar Wave Endoscope

Researchers at Stuttgart University have developed a concept for an endoscope that investigates cavities in the human body, for example the stomach and intestinal tract, by means of millimeter waves and/or sub-millimeter waves (radar waves) and produces a 3D image of the region surrounding the endoscope probe. The radar chip allows the detection of disease induced changes of the cavity wall, e.g. by tumors, and to analyze the changed tissue in vivo.

 

 

Biocompatible Implant as Intervertebral Disc Replacement

Researchers at the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University have developed a biocompatible implant for the biological regrowth of damaged intervertebral discs. This implant is supposed to restore biomechanical stability immediately after surgery and at the same time to seal the annulus fibrosus to prevent recurrent disc heriations. The innovative implant may be introduced by means of a minimally invasive technique which was developed specifically for this intervention.

 

 

Fibuscope

Fibuscope - A new system for carrying out endoscopic examinations of bronchi and lungs. This conceptual system allows for the first time intubation of the trachea, visual examination of the airways and tracheal surgery while simultaneously applying artificial respiration even for patients with anatomically unfavorable conditions. It allows endoscopy for unlimited time without the danger of brain damage due to lack of oxygen.

 

 

“Expirogram-Analysis”

The invention covers a computer based process for the numerical analysis of respiratory gas curves (expirograms), which offers a greater Safety when Monitoring Patients under Artificial Respiration.

The process is extremely reliable and allows authoritative conclusions to be reached regarding the physiological and anatomical status of the airways in real time for all patient groups from newly born babies to patients under artificial respiration, and both at rest as well as under load. Diagnostically valuable parameters describing the status of the lungs (e.g. the anatomical dead space) are estimable and the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide as well. No comparable dia-gnostic tool is currently commercially available.

 

Here is an animation presentation:

Presentation Expirograms