Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Thermal applicators
Patent
1993-09-17
1995-09-12
Sykes, Angela D.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Thermal applicators
606 28, 604 96, A61F 712
Patent
active
054493803
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for cauterizing the endometrial tissue of the uterus includes an inflatable balloon mounted to the end of a cannula and spring members which shape the balloon to approximate the bicornual shape of the uterus. A heating coil heats a saline solution to approximately 190.degree.-210.degree. F. and a pump circulates the saline solution through the cannula and inflates the balloon. The inflated balloon contacts substantially all of the intrauterine surface and is held in contact with the surface for 5 to 7 minutes until the tissue has been necrosed. A fiberoptic scope is used to monitor balloon placement and cauterization effect.
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Origin Medsystems Inc.
Sykes Angela D.
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