Treatment for prostatitis and apparatus therefor

Details Treatment for prostatitis and apparatus therefor Treatment for prostatitis and apparatus therefor

1998-06-26

2000-10-24

Dvorak, Linda C. M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

607101, 607116, A61B 1736

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061360201

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating prostatitis is provided. The apparatus includes two probes, a control unit, and a monitor. A urethral probe selectively applies low frequency pulses to the prostate region as well as infrared heating. A rectal probe applies microwave heating to the prostate region and also includes an ultrasound element for generating an image of the prostate to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

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