Ultrasound device for use in a thermotherapy apparatus

Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Light application

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310322, 310334, 310369, A61N 100

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ABSTRACT:
A thermotherapy device for use in treating cancer. The thermotherapy device includes a radio frequency power source for energizing transducers to output ultrasound waves to heat a patient treatment site. The transducers are arranged in a cylindrical shape to treat the patient and a variable number of ultrasound transducers can provide a customized therapy treatment.

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