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Method for cryogenic tissue ablation

US7507234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2006
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 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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