Cryoprobe

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1998-08-29

2000-06-13

Dvorak, Linda C. M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

606 20, 606 21, 606 22, 606 24, A61F 700

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ABSTRACT:
Cryocoolers for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising dual finned tube helical coil heat exchangers. The size and shape of iceballs created by the probes is controlled by the location of the gas outlets within the cryocooler outer sheath.

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