Non-surgical method for suppression of tumor growth
US4671254A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a method for the non-surgical treatment of tumors. The method of this invention involves the use of shock waves to effect subcellular destruction of tumor cells, to alter their tumorigenic potential, and to suppress tumor growth.
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