Apparatus and methods for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea utilizing cryolysis of adipose tissues
US11534335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heat exchanger is disclosed for causing cryolysis of adipose tissue of a human tongue. The heat exchanger includes a body having cooling channels for circulating fluids therein. The body forms a contact surface that contacts a portion of the dorsal surface of the tongue and a portion of the base of the tongue. The heat exchanger includes a pair of side walls extending from the body and forming a pair of side contact surfaces that are dimensioned so that they contact the dorsal and lateral surfaces of the tongue in a manner so as to constrict the tongue when the contact surface is in contact with the tongue. A method of treatment for apnea using the heat exchanger and/or administering a chemical adipolysis formulation/vasoconstriction agent is also disclosed.
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