Temperature probe for insertion into the esophagus

Details Temperature probe for insertion into the esophagus Temperature probe for insertion into the esophagus

2006-09-21

2010-10-26

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Temperature detection

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819817

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a temperature probe for insertion into the human or animal body, having an unfoldable balloon on a catheter, on the outer skin of which balloon one or more temperature sensors is or are disposed. The catheter can be moved by way of a cable and according to one aspect of the invention an ultrasound sensor is disposed on its tip. Position sensors can also be provided on the outer skin of the balloon. The temperature probe is used to monitor the temperature distribution in the esophagus during a catheter ablation.

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