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Method for treating interuterine walls using a resectoscope

US5445168A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1993
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/1433
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The method comprises inserting an interuterine sheath through a guide tube into the uterus of a patient, and then inserting the shaft of the resectoscope to a predetermined depth within the uterus. A medical procedure is performed with the resectoscope, such as scraping the interuterine walls. An irrigation liquid is charged into the uterus and then collected from the uterus, while being monitored in order to provide an indication of perforation of the interuterine wall. The method is completed by removing the resectoscope, interuterine sheath and guide tube from the patent.

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