Apparatus and method for characterization and treatment of tumor

Details Apparatus and method for characterization and treatment of tumor Apparatus and method for characterization and treatment of tumor

1995-03-03

1997-05-20

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Truss

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128642, 606 34, 606 41, 607 99, 607113, A61B 505, A61N 105

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056304269

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are provided for performing an in situ characterization of a tissue mass which may be normal, malignant, or benign, and, based on the measured characteristics of the tissue mass, therapeutically treating the tissue mass to cause necrosis of the tissue. In an illustrative preferred embodiment, the characterization of the tissue is accomplished by measuring an electrical property of the tissue, such as electrical impedance, while treatment is accomplished by supplying heat to the tissue to induce cauterization.

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