Apparatus and method for location and treatment using ultrasound
US6676601B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating myomas or tumors having a pedicle includes the steps of locating the pedicle of a myoma or a tumor using Doppler echography and delivering focused ultrasound to the pedicle.
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