Methods and apparatus for therapeutic cauterization of predeterm

Details Methods and apparatus for therapeutic cauterization of predeterm Methods and apparatus for therapeutic cauterization of predeterm

1997-07-03

2000-08-22

Dvorak, Linda C. M.

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

606 41, 606 45, 607101, A61B 1739

Patent

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061065242

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for cauterizing predetermined volumes of abnormal biological tissue using a user selectable or adjustable energy applicator including two or more electrodes having electrode parameters configured cause cauterization of predetermined volumes when operated in a bipolar mode. The energy applicators are employed with a control device that couples the energy applicators to a power source and includes circuitry for interrupting activation of the energy applicator when the current between the two or more electrodes decreases more than a predetermined amount from the current sensed upon initial activation of the energy applicator.

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