Treatment method using a micro heat pipe catheter

Details Treatment method using a micro heat pipe catheter Treatment method using a micro heat pipe catheter

1994-03-21

1997-01-07

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Instruments

Cyrogenic application

606 28, A61B 1736

Patent

active

055911625

ABSTRACT:
A catheter that provides precise temperature control for treating diseased tissue. The catheter may use a variety of passive heat pipe structures alone or in combination with feedback devices. The catheter is particularly useful for treating diseased tissue that cannot be removed by surgery, such as a brain tumor.

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