Systems and methods for quantification and classification of fluids in human cavities in ultrasound images

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Ultrasound imaging systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment an , ultrasongraphy method includes creating a database that is representative of a tissue, a fluid, or a cavity of a body and transmitting ultrasound pulses , into a region~of-interest in a patient. Echoes are received from the region of interest, and based upon the received echoes compiling an ultrasonic pattern , of the region-of-interest is compiled. The pattern is processed by comparing the region-of-interest patterns to the pattern information stored in the database. A composition within the region-of-interest of the patient is then determined.