Method for treating interuterine walls using a resectoscope
US5445168A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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