Ultrasound targeting system for shockwave lithotripsy

Details Ultrasound targeting system for shockwave lithotripsy Ultrasound targeting system for shockwave lithotripsy

1989-02-06

1990-09-11

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Truss

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128 24A, A61B 1722

Patent

active

049553852

ABSTRACT:
A procedure for targeting body cavity stones for shockwave treatment including positioning a target-defining catheter mounted balloon adjacent a stone, inflating the balloon with air, focusing a shockwave generator by ultrasound on the target balloon and area immediately adjacent thereto, and deflating the target balloon.

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