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Laser treatment of cutaneous vascular lesions

US6942663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 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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