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Photodynamic therapeutic technique

US4957481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1989
Grant dateSep 18, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/0601
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed toward methods for the reduction of the severity of symptoms resulting from tumors, such as pain induced by the pressure exerted on a nerve by the tumor mass. Additionally, methods for the reduction of tumor size are also contemplated.

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