Benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment catheter with urethral cooling
US5464437A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia within intraprostatic tissue surrounding a urethra is disclosed. The system includes an intraurethral catheter having an intraurethral catheter shaft. An antenna is located within the catheter shaft for delivering heat to the intraprostatic tissue surrounding the urethra. Coolant fluid is circulated through a chamber located between the catheter shaft and the urethral wall.
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