Rectal probe with temperature sensor

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1993-04-21

1994-08-09

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

A61B 500

Patent

active

053356691

ABSTRACT:
A rectal probe comprising a catheter having a longitudinal axis around which is mounted an inflatable, low pressure, compliant balloon having a temperature element associated with the wall thereof, means for holding the probe at a proper position within a patient's rectum and means for inflating the balloon when it is properly positioned to put the temperature element in intimate contact with the anterior side of the rectum. A method for monitoring a patient's rectal mucosal temperature during thermal treatment of the patient's prostate is also disclosed.

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