Invention:
Specific colonoscopies use a colonoscope, a flexible tube with a camera attached at the end to allow for visualization of pre-cancerous growths within the colon. During a colonoscopy, the doctor uses a colonoscope that transmits an image of the lining of the colon on a screen so the doctor can examine it for any abnormalities.
The current invention is a snap-on attachment with panoramic view for existing colonoscopes. The key innovation of this attachment is it is based on single-viewpoint design, covering 360-degree field of view.
Background:
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death among men and women combined in the United States. There are an approximate 150,000 new cases of colon cancer a year. Screening for colon cancer through colonoscopies allows for early detection of colon cancer; however, it's possible that the procedure is not perfectly accurate and there are chances of a false negative.
Applications:
Advantages:
- More accurate
- Detect hidden polyps
- 360-degree field of view
- Easy to use
- Low cost
