Therapeutical apparatus of extracorporeal type

Details Therapeutical apparatus of extracorporeal type Therapeutical apparatus of extracorporeal type

1988-04-18

1991-01-15

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 24EL, A61B 1722

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active

049845756

ABSTRACT:
A therapeutical apparatus includes a measuring apparatus including a probe which generates an X-ray or ultrasonic wave in order to detect the location of a target to be treated such as calculi situated within the kidney, liver, biliary ducts. A therapeutical energy generator generates a shock wave of sufficient energy for purpose of therapy externally of the physical body and focusses it upon the target. Structure is provided for causing a displacement of the generator and the measuring apparatus around the surface of a patient. Structure is provided to activate the generator.

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