Method for cryogenic tissue ablation
US7507234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of accessing and ablating abnormal epithelium tissue in an alimentary canal are provided. The methods can include steps of (i) inserting an operative element into an alimentary canal such that the proximate to a portion of the alimentary canal having tissue to be ablated; and (ii) using the operative element to apply cryogenic ablation to a site of abnormal tissue.
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