Methods and systems for treating breast tissue
US6712816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems, and kits for treating breast tissue rely on transferring energy to or from cells lining an individual breast duct. Energy can be introduced into the breast duct, e.g., by filling the duct with an electrically conductive medium and applying radiofrequency energy to the medium. Other energy forms could also be used, such as light, ultrasound, radiation, microwave energy, heat, cold, direct current, and the like. By treating individual breast ducts, cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions originating in the duct can be effectively treated.
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