Nonsymmetrical bulb applicator for hyperthermic treatment of the

Details Nonsymmetrical bulb applicator for hyperthermic treatment of the Nonsymmetrical bulb applicator for hyperthermic treatment of the

1979-03-23

1982-01-19

Michell, Robert W.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

128736, A61N 140

Patent

active

043111548

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus using microwave energy for the therapeutic and hyperthermic treatment of an internal body organ such as the prostate gland. An irregularly shaped coaxial applicator having a narrow portion and a wide portion is inserted through the male anus into the rectum such that a substantially maximum intensity of the microwave energy irradiates the prostrate gland for preferential heating of the prostate gland and a substantially minimum intensity irradiates untreated tissue. Temperature sensing means are positioned on the periphery of the applicator to measure the tissue environment irradiated by the microwave energy. A controller, operating with the temperature sensing means, is provided to maintain the temperature of the tissue environment within a desired temperature range.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2126257 (1938-08-01), Hird
patent: 2407690 (1946-09-01), Southworth
patent: 3527227 (1970-09-01), Fritz
patent: 4154246 (1979-05-01), Le Veen
patent: 4204549 (1980-05-01), Paglione
Ely, T. S. et al., "Heating Characteristics of Lab Animals Exposed to Ten-Centimeter Waves", IEEE Trans-BME, Oct. '64, pp. 123-137.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Nonsymmetrical bulb applicator for hyperthermic treatment of the does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Nonsymmetrical bulb applicator for hyperthermic treatment of the, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Nonsymmetrical bulb applicator for hyperthermic treatment of the will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1911024