Micro-heat-pipe catheter

Details Micro-heat-pipe catheter Micro-heat-pipe catheter

1990-07-10

1993-03-02

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Instruments

Cyrogenic application

606 28, A61B 1736

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051905396

ABSTRACT:
A micro-heat-pipe catheter provides a hyperthermia or hypothermia source for the treatment of cancerous tumors or other diseased tissue. The heat-pipe is about the size of a hypodermic needle and is thermally insulated along a substantial portion of its length. The heat-pipe includes a channel, partially charged with an appropriate working fluid. Active or passive heat control tailors the delivery or removal of thermal energy directly to or from the tumor or diseased tissue site.

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