Targeted cooling of deployable microwave antenna and methods of use
US8491580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for the treatment of tissue with microwave energy. The devices and methods disclosed herein utilize an antenna assembly which includes an elongate member, an outer conductor, an inner conductor, at least a portion of which is deployable, and a cooling system. The cooling system disclosed herein may significantly curtail any theoretical, or potential negative effects upon the target tissue experienced during the transmission of microwave energy to the antenna assembly due to ohmic heating.
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