Ultrasound system and methods utilizing same
US6206843A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00778
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention concerns an ultrasound system for the production of an acoustic wave pressure on a desired organ. The present invention further concerns a method for closing a liquid containing vessel, such as a blood vessel, by applying a first pulse of acoustic pressure for emptying the vessel of liquid, and than applying a second pulse for adhering the walls of the vessel to each other.
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