Laser treatment of cutaneous vascular lesions
US6942663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00452
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for treating maladies such as cutaneous vascular lesions. A patient in need of vascular lesion treatment is identified. A hyperosmotic agent is administered to a region adjacent the lesion. Blood flow velocity is slowed within the region using the hyperosmotic agent, and the lesion is exposed to laser radiation.
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