KR102470862B1 - Endoscopic imaging device with disposable ultrasound probe - Google Patents

Abstract

An endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus equipped with a disposable ultrasound transducer is disclosed. The endoscopic imaging apparatus of the present invention includes an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic transducer and detachably coupled to the distal end of the scope, an ultrasonic imaging apparatus electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer to process an ultrasonic diagnostic image, and an endoscopic diagnostic image electrically connected to the scope. An endoscopic imaging device for processing and a display for displaying an ultrasound diagnostic image of the ultrasound imaging device and an endoscopic diagnostic image of the endoscopic imaging device, so that the ultrasonic transducer can be attached and detached from the tip of the existing endoscope device. Therefore, if primary medical personnel who could not purchase expensive existing equipment purchase and use it, it has the effect of reducing the socio-economic cost of transferring patients to secondary and tertiary hospitals.

Description

Endoscopy imaging device having a disposable ultrasonic transducer {ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE ULTRASOUND PROBE}

The present invention relates to an endoscopic imaging diagnosis device, and more particularly, to a disposable ultrasound transducer provided at the front end of the endoscopic imaging device, thereby preventing infection and performing ultrasound diagnosis without using expensive ultrasound endoscopy equipment. It relates to an endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus having an ultrasonic transducer.

An endoscope is a medical device that allows direct observation of internal organs or body cavities. It is an instrument designed to observe by inserting an instrument into the body.

Such a conventional endoscope device is disclosed in FIG. 1 .

In general, an endoscope is equipped with an objective lens 13 that captures and transmits long-term images at the front end of the scope, and treatment tools used for tissue collection, treatment, and recovery of foreign objects, and a treatment channel 12 that sucks mucus and water or air. Consisting of a discharge nozzle 11 and one or more light sources 14 and 15, the endoscope scope 20 and the distal end are configured to observe organs by manipulation of the manipulation unit 30.

The channel 12 is also called a working channel or a biopsy channel, through which a biopsy forcep passes. When the suction button on the control panel is pressed, air or water is sucked in through this working channel.

There are light guide lenses (14, 15) on both sides of the objective lens (13), and the reason why the two light guide lenses are made is to observe the stomach wall without shadows.

The nozzle (11) is called an Air/water nozzle, and air enters through this nozzle, and the role of this nozzle is to spray water toward the objective lens to wash foreign substances from the objective lens.

In addition, the control unit 30 is provided with a switch unit 40, and the operation unit 30 is connected to the connect unit 60 through the universal cord unit 50 and is used.

General endoscopy using such a device has a problem in that it can observe the mucosal layer (outermost part) of the digestive tract, but cannot observe the submucosal layer (submucosa, muscle layer) or external lesions of the digestive tract.

In order to solve this problem, if necessary, the examination is performed in parallel using a separate ultrasound endoscope device.

In other words, unlike macroscopic observation using a general endoscope, lesions are observed using ultrasound to differentially diagnose submucosal tumors, staging esophageal cancer and gastric cancer, differential diagnosis of gallbladder gallstones, polyps and gallbladder cancer, bile duct gallstones, tumors, cholangiocarcinoma, It is possible to make a more accurate differential diagnosis of pancreatic disease.

In other words, the ultrasound diagnosis system has the advantage of being able to obtain images in real time and being almost harmless to the human body. It is not only possible to obtain an image of only a part of the lesion, but also to obtain an image of the lesion and its surrounding area together, making it difficult to effectively find a path leading to the lesion. Therefore, an accurate diagnosis can be obtained by using the endoscopic diagnostic device and the ultrasound diagnostic device in parallel. are trying to

However, ultrasound endoscopy devices and equipment are quite expensive, and medical institutions such as general hospitals or higher are equipped with ultrasound endoscopes, so medical accessibility is poor. In addition, ultrasonic endoscopes are disinfected and reused, but recently, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been found in the disinfected endoscopes, which can threaten the safety of patients.

KR Registered Patent No. 10-1814280 (2017.12.26)

An object of the present invention to solve these problems is to provide an endoscopic imaging apparatus equipped with a disposable ultrasonic transducer that can be used as an ultrasonic endoscope by combining the disposable ultrasonic transducer with a general endoscope.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an endoscopic imaging apparatus having a disposable ultrasonic transducer that can be used once by attaching and detaching the ultrasonic transducer to the distal end of an existing endoscope.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for diagnosing endoscopic imaging having a disposable ultrasound transducer in which the direction of ultrasound is the same as the direction of travel of the endoscope.

To solve these problems, an endoscopic imaging apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope according to an embodiment of the present invention is a tubular tube having a long length, and a plurality of hollows are formed inside to connect the front end to the rear end through each other. An ultrasound module having an endoscope probe and an ultrasound transducer emitting ultrasound capable of diagnosing a patient's body and detachably coupled to the outer circumference of the front end of the endoscope probe, and an ultrasound image diagnosis electrically connected to the ultrasound transducer to process ultrasound diagnostic images An apparatus, an endoscopic diagnostic imaging device that is electrically connected to the endoscopic probe to process an endoscopic diagnostic image, and a display for displaying an ultrasonic diagnostic image of the ultrasonic diagnostic imaging device and an endoscopic diagnostic image of the endoscopic diagnostic imaging device. can be achieved by doing

The front end of the endoscope probe is provided with an objective lens for capturing and transmitting long-term images and a treatment tool for tissue collection, treatment, and recovery of foreign objects, and includes a treatment channel for sucking mucus, a nozzle, and one or more light sources, and the ultrasound The module may configure the size of the ultrasonic transducer to be the size of the channel, and may configure the ultrasonic transducer to be positioned on opposite sides of the channel when coupled to the front end of the endoscope probe.

In addition, the front end of the endoscope probe is provided with an objective lens for capturing and transmitting long-term images, and a treatment tool used for tissue collection, treatment, and foreign material recovery, and includes a treatment channel for sucking mucus, a nozzle, and one or more optical probes. And the ultrasonic transducer is configured in a ring shape having a size surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the objective lens, so that when coupled to the front end of the endoscope probe, the ultrasonic transducer is coupled in a shape surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the objective lens.

In addition, the ultrasonic transducer may be configured in a ring shape on the outer circumferential surface of the front end of the ultrasonic module.

Also, the ultrasonic transducer may be configured to be coupled to the edge of the front end surface of the ultrasonic module in a ring shape.

Therefore, according to the endoscopic image diagnosis device having a disposable ultrasound transducer of the present invention, since it can be attached and detached from the front end of an existing endoscope device, primary medical personnel who have not been able to purchase expensive existing equipment purchase and use it. ,It has the effect of reducing the socio-economic cost of transferring to a tertiary hospital.

In addition, according to the endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus equipped with the ultrasonic transducer of the present invention, since it can be used for one-time use by being detachable from the front end of an existing endoscopic device, there is an effect of protecting a patient from infection.

In addition, according to the endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus equipped with the ultrasound transducer of the present invention, the direction of the ultrasound is the same as the direction of the endoscope, so there is an effect of easily diagnosing lesions.

In addition, according to the endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus equipped with the ultrasonic transducer of the present invention, since it can be attached and detached from the tip of an existing endoscope device, there is no need for expensive ultrasonic endoscope equipment.

1 is a view showing conventional general endoscopic equipment;
2 is a main configuration diagram of an endoscopic imaging apparatus equipped with a disposable ultrasound transducer according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a view showing an ultrasound module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a diagram illustrating an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic transducer according to a first embodiment;
5 is a view illustrating an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic transducer according to a second embodiment;
6 is a diagram illustrating an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic transducer according to a third embodiment;
and
7 is a diagram illustrating an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic probe according to a fourth embodiment.

The terms or words used in this specification and claims are not limited to the usual or dictionary meanings, and the inventor can properly define the concept of the term in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. Based on this, it should be interpreted as a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention.

Throughout the specification, when a certain component is said to "include", it means that it may further include other components without excluding other components unless otherwise stated. In addition, terms such as “… unit”, “… unit”, “module”, and “device” described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented as a combination of hardware and/or software. It can be.

Throughout the specification, the term "and/or" should be understood to include all possible combinations from one or more related items. For example, the meaning of “a first item, a second item and/or a third item” may be presented from two or more of the first, second or third item as well as the first, second or third item. A combination of all possible items.

Throughout the specification, identification codes (e.g., a, b, c, ...) for each step are used for convenience of explanation, and the identification code does not limit the order of each step, and each step Unless the specific order is clearly stated in context, it may occur in a different order from the specified order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the reverse order.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

2 is a main configuration diagram of an endoscopic imaging apparatus equipped with a disposable ultrasonic transducer according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the endoscopic imaging apparatus equipped with an ultrasonic transducer according to the present invention includes an endoscope composed of an endoscope scope and an ultrasound module. A manipulation unit 210 for manipulating the distal end is connected through the distal end 100 and the scope 20 electrically connected to the endoscope distal end 100, and images collected through the manipulation unit 210 are transmitted to the connection unit 220 The image of the connector 220 is transferred to the image diagnosis devices 232 and 234, and the final image is displayed on the internal display 250 and/or the external display 240.

Specifically, the endoscope distal end 100 operates in the form of a combination of a general endoscope scope and an ultrasound module, the endoscope scope is operated by the second manipulation unit 214, and the transducer 140 of the ultrasound module is operated by the first manipulation unit 212 manipulated by

The control unit 210 is normally designed to be operated with the left hand, so that the thumb of the left hand can operate the direction adjusting knob, and the air intake and air outlet can be freely operated with the index and middle fingers of the left hand. There is a locking device for each of the vertical and horizontal adjustment knobs. In addition, various switches for taking and storing pictures may be provided.

The endoscopic image by manipulation of the second manipulation unit 214 is transferred to the endoscopic image diagnosis device 234 through the second connector 224 and used as a diagnostic image, and the ultrasound image by manipulation of the first manipulation unit 212 is 1 is transferred to the ultrasound imaging diagnosis device 232 through the connection unit 222 and used as a diagnostic image.

The endoscopic imaging device 234 is electrically connected to an endoscope scope to process an endoscopic diagnostic image, and the ultrasound imaging device 232 is electrically connected to an ultrasonic transducer and operates to process an ultrasonic diagnostic image.

In addition, the ultrasound diagnosis image of the ultrasound imaging device 232 and the endoscopic diagnosis image of the endoscopic imaging device 234 are displayed on the internal display 250 and/or the external display 240 .

The internal display 250 and the external display 240 are configured to display operating states and images of endoscope images and ultrasound images.

The present invention provides an endoscopic imaging diagnosis device equipped with a disposable ultrasound transducer capable of preventing infection and performing ultrasound diagnosis without using expensive endoscopy ultrasound equipment by providing a disposable ultrasound transducer at the front end of the endoscopic imaging diagnosis device. have.

To this end, the present invention is configured so that an ultrasonic transducer can be detached from and used at the front end of an existing endoscope probe.

Referring to the drawing showing the ultrasonic module according to one embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 3 , the ultrasonic module 120 is provided to the scope front end 110 and operates to be detached.

That is, the present invention is a tubular tube having a long length, and an endoscope scope having a plurality of hollows connecting the rear end to each other at the front end of the scope 110 and an ultrasonic wave that emits ultrasonic waves capable of diagnosing the patient's body. It has a transducer and consists of an ultrasonic module 120 detachably coupled to the outer circumference of the scope front end 110.

In addition, connection connectors 123 and 130 are provided so that the image of the ultrasonic transducer can be easily transferred to the ultrasonic imaging device 232 due to this attachment and detachment, and the signal of the connection connector 130 is transmitted to the ultrasonic imaging device 232. ) It can be used by attaching the ultrasonic signal cable 132 to the outer circumferential surface of the existing probe 20 so that it can be transmitted.

This ultrasonic module 120 is composed of a tip cap shape, the material is composed of silicone or plastic as an elastic material, and the probe part is formed to protrude about 3 to 4 mm from the mounting line so that the ultrasonic probe is stably supported in the module. At the same time, it is to ensure the field of view of the endoscope.

That is, when the ultrasonic module 120 of the present invention with its distal end protruding is mounted on the distal end of the scope, the distance between the endoscope end to which the camera is attached and the mucous membrane of the patient is reduced. This means that even if the tip of the endoscope actually comes into contact with the mucous membrane, the lens of the endoscope is positioned 3 to 4 mm posteriorly to secure the field of view.

The fact that the distance between the endoscope scope and the mucous membrane is reduced due to the front end of the ultrasound module means that a field of view that could not be seen because the mucous membrane touches is secured if the ultrasound module is not installed. It can be said that another advantage is that you can see the direction to enter next.

In addition, one feature of the present invention is that an ultrasonic transducer can be detached from and used in an existing endoscope device.

To this end, referring to the drawing below in FIG. 3, when the ultrasonic module 120 is coupled to the scope front end 110 of the scope 20, the connectors 123 and 130 are connected and electrical connection is made through the ultrasonic signal cable 132. It is configured to make it possible.

That is, when the first connection terminal 123 electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer is coupled to the outer circumference of the distal end of the endoscope probe, the second connection terminal 130 provided at the distal end of the endoscope scope is positioned toward the first connection terminal, and then the endoscope scope It is only necessary to insert and closely engage the front end of the to the mounting line.

The tip of the scope 20, that is, the endoscope, is provided with an objective lens 113 that captures and transmits long-term images, and a treatment tool used for tissue collection, treatment, and recovery of foreign objects, and a treatment channel 112 for sucking mucus, water Alternatively, an endoscope including a nozzle 111 for discharging air and one or more light sources 114 and 115 is configured to perform a normal endoscope function.

Therefore, the ultrasonic module 120 attached to and detached from the front end of the scope 20 is an ultrasonic module so that the objective lens 113, the nozzle 111, the channel 112, and one or more light sources 114 and 115 of the endoscope can operate. Through-holes are formed so that each device can come in and out.

That is, even when the ultrasonic module 120 is coupled to the scope distal end 110, the existing endoscope devices pass through the through hole to perform the corresponding function.

Referring to FIG. 3 , it can be seen that through-holes through which respective devices can enter and exit are formed in the ultrasound module 120 . That is, on the opposite surface of the channel 112, through-holes 112a for entering and exiting the channel are formed, and on the opposite surface of the light guides 114 and 115, the objective lens 113, and the nozzle 111, through-holes 114a and 115a for entering and exiting the light guides, It can be seen that a through hole 113a for entering and exiting the objective lens and a through hole 111a for entering and exiting the nozzle are respectively formed.

The ultrasonic module 120 is composed of a probe part 125 provided with each through hole and an ultrasonic probe, and a coupling part 124 coupled to the scope front end part 110.

In the drawing, it can be seen that the probe 125 has a thickness of (L1) from the front end.

In addition, in order to accurately couple the ultrasonic module 120 and the scope tip 110, the ultrasonic module 120 protrudes a mounting line 122 on one side of the inner circumferential surface, and a side hole 121 penetrates one side of the mounting line. Then, when coupled to the outer circumference of the distal end of the scope, the objective lens 113 of the endoscope scope is positioned toward the side hole 121, and then the scope distal end 110 is coupled to the inside of the coupling part 124 to the mounting line 122 Insert it tightly.

The scope front end 110 inserted and brought into close contact with the mounting line 122 is coupled by the coupling part 124 in an interference fit method.

In addition, the present invention is a nozzle 111, a channel 112, and an objective lens ( 113) In addition, an ultrasound transducer may be configured at a position opposite to one or more optical probes 114 and 115 so that ultrasound and endoscopic images may be obtained at the same time.

In addition, the ultrasonic module used once through the ultrasonic module and the connection terminal is removed and another ultrasonic module is used for one-time use, so that infection can be prevented.

Hereinafter, various embodiments capable of configuring an ultrasonic transducer will be described with reference to the drawings.

Referring to the drawing of the ultrasonic module having the ultrasonic transducer according to the first embodiment of FIG. 4, the size of the ultrasonic transducer 140 formed in the ultrasonic module 120 is configured to the size of the channel 112, and the front end of the scope When coupled to, the ultrasonic transducer 140 is configured and used to be located on the opposite side of the channel 112.

That is, the ultrasonic transducer 140 formed on the probe unit 125 is formed at a position opposite to the channel 112 of the endoscope formed at the front end of the scope 20, so that the ultrasonic probe 140 penetrates the channel 112 when coupled. It is used by combining them in a cover shape.

Since the channel is equipped with treatment tools used for tissue collection, treatment, and foreign body recovery, and is operated for mucus suction treatment, it is unlikely to be used in the stage of diagnosis with endoscopic images and ultrasound images, so it is located at a position that covers the channel 112 It is configured so that endoscopic images and ultrasound images can be obtained at the same time.

Of course, when the diagnosis is completed, the ultrasound module 120 may be released and tissue collection or treatment may be performed using the channel 112 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , it can be seen that the ultrasonic transducer 140 fixed by the ultrasonic module 120 is located on the opposite surface of the channel 112 of the endoscope.

Therefore, other devices formed in the endoscope except for the channel can perform basic functions through respective through holes.

Referring to a drawing illustrating an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic transducer according to the second embodiment of FIG. 5, the ultrasonic transducer 142 is configured in a ring shape of a size that surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the objective lens 113 and is attached to the front end of the scope. When coupled, the ultrasonic transducer 142 is coupled in a form surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the objective lens 113 .

That is, the ultrasonic transducer 142 according to the second embodiment is formed at a position opposite to the objective lens 113 of the endoscope scope 20 in the transducer 125, but when coupled, the ring-shaped ultrasonic transducer 142 is an object It is configured in a form surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the lens 113.

Such a device has an advantage in that all existing endoscope devices can be used.

That is, when coupled to the outer circumference of the distal end of the scope, the objective lens of the endoscope scope is positioned toward the side hole, and then, when the distal end of the scope is inserted and closely coupled to the mounting line, the ultrasonic transducer 142 surrounds the objective lens 113 , and the nozzle 111, the channel 112, the objective lens 113, and one or more optical probes 114 and 115 configured in the endoscopy can be entered and exited through respective through-holes formed in the ultrasound module to perform their functions. It can be done.

Referring to a drawing illustrating an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic transducer according to the third embodiment of FIG. 6 , the ultrasonic transducer 144 of the present invention may be configured in a ring shape on the outer circumferential surface of the front end of the ultrasonic module 20 and used. .

Referring to the drawing, since the ultrasonic transducer 144 is formed in a ring shape on the outer circumferential surface of the front end of the ultrasonic module 20, there is an advantage in that the ultrasonic function can be performed while using the same existing endoscope devices.

Referring to a drawing illustrating an ultrasonic module having an ultrasonic transducer according to the fourth embodiment of FIG. 7 , the ultrasonic transducer is coupled to the edge of the front end surface of the ultrasonic module in a ring shape.

Referring to the drawing, it is configured to be provided with a ring-shaped ultrasonic transducer along the edge at the end of the ultrasonic module.

Such an ultrasonic transducer may be made by configuring a transducer that converts ultrasonic waves and electric signals to each other as micromachined capacitive ultrasonic transducers (CMUT; Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers).

In the case of a probe in direct contact with the human body surface in an ultrasound imaging system, the transducer constituting the probe uses a piezoelectric material, which is compatible with CMOS semiconductor process technology and has excellent frequency characteristics. It uses a capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducer (CMUT) method.

This makes it possible to receive ultrasound more effectively by detecting a change in probe capacitance that comes into contact with the human body.

Of course, since the probe capacitance in the ultrasound imaging system differs depending on the medical imaging application field, it is necessary to determine and manufacture the size, operating frequency, film thickness, and DC bias voltage of each CMUT element accordingly.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with respect to the specific embodiments described above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention, and it is natural that these changes and modifications fall within the scope of the appended claims.

100: Endoscope distal end 110: Scope distal end
111: nozzle 111a: through-hole for nozzle
112: channel 112a: through-hole for channel
113: objective lens 113a: through hole for objective lens
114, 115: light guide 114a, 115a: through hole for light guide
120: ultrasonic module 121: side hole
123, 130: connection connector 124: coupling part
125: probe unit 132: cable for ultrasonic signal
210: control unit 220: connection unit
230: image diagnosis device 240: external display
250: internal display

Claims (26)

delete A scope in the form of a tubular tube having a long length and having a plurality of hollows formed inside to connect the front end to the rear end through each other;
an ultrasound module having an ultrasound transducer emitting ultrasound capable of diagnosing a patient's body and detachably coupled to the outer circumference of the distal end of the scope;
an ultrasound image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the ultrasound transducer and processes an ultrasound diagnosis image;
An endoscopic image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the scope and processes an endoscopic diagnosis image; And
a display for displaying an ultrasound diagnosis image of the ultrasound imaging device and an endoscopic diagnosis image of the endoscopic imaging device;
including,
At the tip of the scope
an objective lens that captures and transmits long-term images;
a treatment channel equipped with a treatment tool used for tissue collection, treatment, and recovery of foreign substances, and for suctioning mucus;
Nozzles to discharge water or air;
one or more light sources;
Equipped with an endoscope scope comprising a,
The ultrasound module
The size of the ultrasonic transducer is configured to the size of the channel,
An endoscopic imaging apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope configured such that the ultrasonic transducer is located on the opposite side of the channel when coupled to the scope distal end.
The method of claim 2,
The ultrasound module
Consisting of a probe unit provided with the ultrasonic probe and a coupling unit coupling the probe unit to the scope tip,
The probe part of the ultrasonic module
An endoscopic imaging device having a disposable ultrasound endoscope, characterized in that a through hole through which the objective lens, the nozzle, and one or more optical probes can enter and exit is formed.
The method of claim 2,
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes on one side of the inner circumferential surface and a side hole is formed to pass through one side of the mounting line,
When coupled to the scope tip
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which an objective lens of the scope is positioned to face the side hole and then a front end of the scope is inserted and closely coupled to the mounting line.
The method of claim 2,
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes from the inner circumferential surface and a first connection terminal electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer,
When coupled to the outer circumference of the scope tip
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which a second connection terminal provided at the distal end of the scope is positioned toward the first connection terminal, and then the distal end of the scope is inserted and closely coupled to the mounting line.
According to claim 4 or 5,
internal and external displays connected to the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic imaging apparatus, respectively, and displaying operation states and images of the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic imaging apparatus;
An endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope further comprising:
According to claim 4 or 5,
The ultrasound module
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis device having a disposable ultrasound endoscope made of silicone or plastic as an elastic material, and the transducer protruding about 3 to 4 mm from the mounting line.
A scope in the form of a tubular tube having a long length and formed with a plurality of hollows connecting the front end to the rear end through each other;
an ultrasound module having an ultrasound transducer for emitting ultrasound capable of diagnosing a patient's body and detachably coupled to the outer circumference of the distal end of the scope;
an ultrasound image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the ultrasound transducer and processes an ultrasound diagnosis image;
An endoscopic image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the scope and processes an endoscopic diagnosis image; And
a display for displaying an ultrasound diagnosis image of the ultrasound imaging device and an endoscopic diagnosis image of the endoscopic imaging device;
including,
The ultrasonic transducer
It is configured in a ring shape on the outer circumferential surface of the front end of the ultrasound module,
At the tip of the scope
an objective lens that captures and transmits long-term images;
a treatment channel equipped with a treatment tool used for tissue collection, treatment, and recovery of foreign substances, and for suctioning mucus;
Nozzles to discharge water or air;
one or more light sources;
Equipped with an endoscope comprising a,
The ultrasound module
Consisting of a probe unit provided with the ultrasonic probe and a coupling unit coupling the probe unit to the scope tip,
The probe part of the ultrasonic module
An endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope, characterized in that a through hole through which the objective lens, the channel, the nozzle, and one or more light sources can enter and exit is formed.
The method of claim 8,
The ultrasound module
Consisting of a probe unit provided with the ultrasonic probe and a coupling unit coupling the probe unit to the scope tip,
The probe part of the ultrasonic module
An endoscopic imaging apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope, characterized in that a through hole through which the objective lens, the channel, the nozzle, and one or more optical probes can enter and exit is formed.
The method of claim 8,
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes on one side of the inner circumferential surface and a side hole is formed to pass through one side of the mounting line,
When coupled to the outer circumference of the scope tip
The endoscopic imaging apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which the objective lens is positioned to face the side hole and then the tip of the scope is inserted and closely coupled to the mounting line.
The method of claim 8,
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes on one side of the inner circumferential surface and a first connection terminal electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer,
When coupled to the scope tip
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which a second connection terminal provided at the distal end of the scope is positioned toward the first connection terminal, and then the distal end of the scope is inserted and closely coupled to the mounting line.
According to claim 10 or 11,
internal and external displays connected to the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic diagnosis apparatus, respectively, and displaying operating states and images of the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic diagnosis apparatus;
An endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope further comprising:
According to claim 10 or 11,
The ultrasound module
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis device having a disposable ultrasound endoscope made of silicone or plastic as an elastic material, and the transducer protruding about 3 to 4 mm from the mounting line.
delete A scope in the form of a tubular tube having a long length and formed with a plurality of hollows connecting the front end to the rear end through each other;
an ultrasound module having an ultrasound transducer for emitting ultrasound capable of diagnosing a patient's body and detachably coupled to the outer circumference of the distal end of the scope;
an ultrasound image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the ultrasound transducer and processes an ultrasound diagnosis image;
An endoscopic image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the scope and processes an endoscopic diagnosis image; And
a display for displaying an ultrasound diagnosis image of the ultrasound imaging device and an endoscopic diagnosis image of the endoscopic imaging device;
including,
The ultrasonic transducer
It is configured in a ring shape on the outer circumferential surface of the front end of the ultrasound module,
At the tip of the scope
an objective lens that captures and transmits long-term images;
a treatment channel equipped with a treatment tool used for tissue collection, treatment, and recovery of foreign substances, and for suctioning mucus;
Nozzles to discharge water or air;
one or more light sources;
Equipped with an endoscope comprising a,
The ultrasound module
Consisting of a probe unit provided with the ultrasonic probe and a coupling unit coupling the probe unit to the scope tip,
The probe part of the ultrasonic module
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope, characterized in that a through hole through which the objective lens, the channel, the nozzle, and one or more light sources can enter and exit is formed.
The method of claim 15
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes on one side of the inner circumferential surface and a side hole is formed to pass through one side of the mounting line,
When coupled to the scope tip
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which an objective lens of the endoscope scope is positioned to face the side hole and then a front end of the scope is inserted and tightly coupled to the mounting line.
The method of claim 15
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes from the inner circumferential surface and a first connection terminal electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer,
When coupled to the scope tip
An endoscopic diagnostic imaging apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which a second connection terminal provided at the distal end of the scope is positioned toward the first connection terminal, and then the distal end of the scope is inserted and tightly coupled to the mounting line.
According to claim 15 or 16,
internal and external displays connected to the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic imaging apparatus, respectively, and displaying operation states and images of the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic imaging apparatus;
An endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope further comprising:
According to claim 16 or 17,
The ultrasound module
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis device having a disposable ultrasound endoscope made of silicone or plastic as an elastic material, and the transducer protruding about 3 to 4 mm from the mounting line.
delete A scope in the form of a tubular tube having a long length and formed with a plurality of hollows connecting the front end to the rear end through each other;
an ultrasound module having an ultrasound transducer for emitting ultrasound capable of diagnosing a patient's body and detachably coupled to the outer circumference of the distal end of the scope;
an ultrasound image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the ultrasound transducer and processes an ultrasound diagnosis image;
An endoscopic image diagnosis device that is electrically connected to the scope and processes an endoscopic diagnosis image; And
a display for displaying an ultrasound diagnosis image of the ultrasound imaging device and an endoscopic diagnosis image of the endoscopic imaging device;
including,
The ultrasonic transducer
It is coupled to the edge of the front end surface of the ultrasound module in a ring shape,
At the tip of the scope
an objective lens that captures and transmits long-term images;
a treatment channel equipped with a treatment tool used for tissue collection, treatment, and recovery of foreign substances, and for suctioning mucus;
Nozzles to discharge water or air;
one or more light sources;
Equipped with an endoscope comprising a,
The ultrasound module
An endoscope with a disposable ultrasonic endoscope, characterized in that it consists of a probe part having a through hole through which the objective lens, the channel, the nozzle, and one or more optical probes can enter and exit, and a coupling part that couples the probe part to the distal end of the scope. imaging diagnosis device.
The method of claim 21,
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes on one side of the inner circumferential surface and a side hole is formed to pass through one side of the mounting line,
When coupled to the scope tip
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which an objective lens of the endoscope scope is positioned to face the side hole and then a front end of the scope is inserted and tightly coupled to the mounting line.
The method of claim 21,
The ultrasound module
A mounting line protrudes from the inner circumferential surface and a first connection terminal electrically connected to the ultrasonic transducer,
When coupled to the scope tip
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope in which a second connection terminal provided at the distal end of the scope is positioned toward the first connection terminal, and then the distal end of the scope is inserted and closely coupled to the mounting line.
According to claim 22 or 23,
internal and external displays connected to the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic imaging apparatus, respectively, and displaying operation states and images of the ultrasound imaging apparatus and the endoscopic imaging apparatus;
An endoscopic image diagnosis apparatus having a disposable ultrasound endoscope further comprising:
According to claim 22 or 23,
The ultrasound module
An endoscopic imaging diagnosis device having a disposable ultrasound endoscope made of silicone or plastic as an elastic material, and the transducer protruding about 3 to 4 mm from the mounting line.
The method of claim 21,
The ultrasonic transducer
A transducer that converts ultrasonic and electrical signals to each other
An endoscopic imaging device having a disposable ultrasound endoscope, characterized in that it is composed of micromachined capacitive ultrasonic transducers (CMUT; Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers).

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