LOCATOR AND GUIDE FOR NEEDLE

Abstract

Presented herein are techniques for locating a target structure disposed in a body of a subject and/or guiding a needle with respect to the target structure. In one example, an apparatus is provided that includes a locator portion and a needle guide portion. The locator portion is configured to locate a target structure disposed in a body of a subject, and a needle guide portion defines an aperture configured to have a needle positioned therewith. The needle guide portion is configured to align the needle at a target angle relative to the target structure.

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