Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
US6789545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/378
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
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