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Apparatus and method for location and treatment using ultrasound

US6676601B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2001
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2021

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  • 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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