Device and equipment for treating tumors by laser thermotherapy
US8740957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The device for interstitial laser thermotherapy of tumors comprises an hollow needle (3) with a point (3A) for perforating a tissue (T) to be treated, and a light guide (9) which can be inserted in said hollow needle. The hollow needle is associated with a membrane (17) which is inflatable to form a balloon (P) into which the distal end (9A) of said light guide (9) can project, the membrane being inflated to create a cavity in the tissue to be treated into which laser radiation is guided by said light guide.
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