Method and apparatuses of using foramen catheter needle scope to induce temporary blockade of sacral nerves
US6860875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A using method and apparatuses of foramen catheter needle scope of the present invention uses a new approach, new sites and set of apparatuses to block sacral nerves or nerve plexus to reduce pain during operating. The present invention uses an endoscopic video system with foramen catheter needle scope to introduce anesthetic agents via catheter through foramen of sacral bone to block the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers of lower pelvis, which includes the innervation of uterus, vaginal canal and perineum.
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