Apparatus and method for controlling laser thermotherapy
A heating probe for performing thermotherapy on at least a portion of a tissue site, including an optical fibre comprising a light emitting area at a distal portion; the optical fiber is connectable to an energy source for heating the portion of tissue by the light emitting area; and the light emitt...
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| Zusammenfassung: | A heating probe for performing thermotherapy on at least a portion of a tissue site, including an optical fibre comprising a light emitting area at a distal portion; the optical fiber is connectable to an energy source for heating the portion of tissue by the light emitting area; and the light emitting area is at least partially a diffuser, the diffuser is a structured writing being micro-modifications, a capillary arranged to cover at least the light emitting area to protect the emitting area. |
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