Dilatation/centering catheter used for the treatment of stenosis

Details Dilatation/centering catheter used for the treatment of stenosis Dilatation/centering catheter used for the treatment of stenosis

1996-09-13

1999-09-07

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

606194, A61M 2900

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059479248

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for treating an occlusion or constriction, such as a stenosis in a blood vessel or other conduit in the body, as well as an apparatus and method for treating a tumor or cancerous area occurring around a conduit or duct in the body. The apparatus includes a catheter provided with a centering balloon including a catheter centering balloon encircling a portion of the catheter near its distal end. This centering balloon contains a plurality of thin spoke-like members. A second dilatation balloon attached to the surface of the catheter is used to treat the stenosed area. A radioactive source of material is included for treating the stenosis or cancer.

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