Method for treatment of air way obstructions

Details Method for treatment of air way obstructions Method for treatment of air way obstructions

1996-02-23

1998-01-13

Buiz, Michael Powell

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating tissue

A61B 1739

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057073490

ABSTRACT:
A method for debulking the tongue provides an ablation apparatus including a source of electromagnetic energy and one or more electromagnetic energy delivery electrodes coupled to the electromagnetic energy source. At least one electrode is advanced into an interior of the tongue. Electromagnetic energy is delivered from the electrode to debulk an interior section of the tongue without damaging a hypoglossal nerve. The electrode is then retracted from the interior of the tongue.

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