BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 21, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Imaging3(tm), Inc. (OTCBB:IMGG), developer of a breakthrough medical imaging device that produces 3D medical diagnostic images of virtually any part of the human body in real-time, today describes the importance of the company's innovative medical imaging technology, the Dominion, and the potential benefits of its multi-functional capabilities to the numerous procedures and specialties of general surgeons.
General surgery is among the most extensive and complicated medical fields. Board certified general surgeons are trained in the diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of surgical problems in a variety of areas including the stomach, esophagus, liver, pancreas, bowels, breast, skin, thyroid, and vascular system. In addition, general surgeons are on the forefront of trauma, injury, and surgical oncology (cancer therapy). Due to the varied nature of this medical field, general surgeons rely on continual developments and breakthroughs in medical imaging. In fact, robotic surgery and minimally invasive procedures, which both rely on imaging, are becoming more important and prevalent among general surgeons working in large hospitals and small ambulatory surgical centers.
General surgery has faced a number of setbacks over recent years and the field is waiting for a breakthrough to recover. Healthcare costs are soaring, causing Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance providers to reduce benefits to patients and reimbursements to doctors and healthcare facilities. Because of this, outpatient procedures are a growing trend.
Imaging3's Dominion is expected to considerably assist the advancement and success of general surgery. The Dominion's 3D, real-time imaging capabilities will allow surgeons to complete less invasive and more precise procedures. This ability is beneficial to the patient, the surgical team, the facility, and the insurers.
Shorter recovery times will allow patients to be in and out within 48 hours and to be back on their feet promptly. Ease of use of the Dominion will reduce the number of people and time required in the operating room. More importantly, the surgeon can perform most procedures using the Dominion in place of traditional x-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, or MRI. The Dominion's multi-functional abilities will allow general surgeons to use only one piece of equipment in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative stages of the procedure. This is significant especially among general surgeons as they are responsible for all stages of the surgery. A postoperative CT slice is often crucial in determining the success of a surgery or finding abnormalities such as an aneurysm. Surgeons can utilize the CT capabilities of the Dominion immediately following surgery without having to move the patient to another room or reposition the patient on the operating table.
Healthcare facilities are often lacking the space needed for full-size medical imaging equipment. The Dominion, on the other hand, can be moved from room-to-room by the average person without any problems. The footprint of the Dominion is smaller than that of a standard room door. The small size of the system will allow it to be used in all areas of the facility, including the ER and trauma rooms. Healthcare facilities, patients, and insurers are all bound to benefit from the price of the Dominion. Priced from $250,000 to $500,000, the Dominion is a fraction of the cost of standard CT and MRI. The Dominion will also promote minimally invasive outpatient surgeries, which are less expensive for insurance providers and patients. General surgery is clearly bound to benefit from the Dominion.
About Imaging3
Imaging3, Inc., founded in 1993, is a leading provider of advanced technology medical imaging devices. The Company has developed a breakthrough medical imaging device that produces 3D medical diagnostic images of virtually any part of the human body in real-time. Because these 3D images are instantly constructed in real-time, they can be used for any current or new medical procedures in which multiple frames of reference are required to perform medical procedures on or in the human body. Visit the company's website at www.imaging3.com for more information.
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