Methods for delivery of therapeutic materials to treat pancreatic cancer
US10512761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a localized method for treatment of cancer including the steps of providing a drug delivery catheter; navigating the catheter to the bile duct; and delivering a therapeutic agent into the bile duct. According to one aspect of the method, the drug delivery catheter is a multi-occlusion balloon catheter. The multi-occlusion balloon catheter may include at least two balloons. The multi-occlusion balloon catheter may optionally include a pressure transducer between the balloons to optimize delivery technique.
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