Methods for treating abnormal growths in the body using a flow reducing implant
US8556954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of using flow reducing implants for treatment of abnormal growths in the body are described. In embodiments of the claimed subject matter, a source blood vessel feeding the abnormal growth is first determined, and a flow reducing implant is then inserted into the source blood vessel to reduce the blood flow through the source blood vessel. The flow reducing implant includes at least one flared section for contacting a blood vessel wall, and at least one narrowed section defining a flow passage. Anchor tabs that lie generally in a plane of the flared section may also be employed.
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