Cryoprobe

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1996-07-23

1998-09-01

Lacyk, John P.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

607 96, 607113, 606 20, 606 21, 606 23, 606 24, A61F 700

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058004874

ABSTRACT:
Cryocoolers for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising finned tube helical coil heat exchangers and a flow directing sheath covering portions of the heat exchanger coil and isolating portions of the heat exchanger coil from the outer sheath of the cryocooler. The size and shape of iceballs created by the probes is controlled by the extent and location of the flow directing sheath.

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