Hyperthermia treatment and probe therefor

Details Hyperthermia treatment and probe therefor Hyperthermia treatment and probe therefor

2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S407000, C600S411000, C600S425000, C600S437000, C600S439000, C601S001000, C601S002000, C601S003000, C607S089000, C607S092000, C607S104000, C607S105000, C607S116000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10014846

ABSTRACT:
This surgical device uses a laser beam to coagulate tissue. The elongate device carries the beam through an optical fiber that has a chamfered end for deflecting the beam out of a distal end of the device at an angle. Tissue coagulation is monitored using a magnetic resonance imaging system that provides periodic tissue temperature data. A small fluid supply duct provides cooling fluid that expands to a gas near the distal end of the device, thereby cooling the tip.

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