Ultrasound targeting system for shockwave lithotripsy
US4955385A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3925
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A procedure for targeting body cavity stones for shockwave treatment including positioning a target-defining catheter mounted balloon adjacent a stone, inflating the balloon with air, focusing a shockwave generator by ultrasound on the target balloon and area immediately adjacent thereto, and deflating the target balloon.
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