Methods for non-permanent occlusion of a uterine artery
US6550482B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/4216
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Non-permanent occlusion of the uterine arteries is sufficient to cause the demise of uterine myomata without unnecessarily exposing other tissues and anatomical structures to hypoxia attendant to prior permanent occlusion techniques. A therapeutically effective transient time of occlusion of a uterine artery to treat uterine fibroid tumors is from 1 hours to 24 hours, and preferably is at least about 4 hours. A therapeutically effective temporary time of occlusion of a uterine artery to treat uterine fibroid tumors is from 1 day (24 hours) to 7 days (168 hours), and preferably is about 4 days (96 hours).
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