DISPOSITIVO MEDICO PER L'APPLICAZIO NE LOCALIZZATA DI CALORE PER SCOPI DI RIMOZIONE O DI CAUTERIZZAZIONE

A medical device for applying localized heat to a portion of a patient's body is disclosed. Generally, the device includes a light transmitting conduit and a heat generating element which converts transmitted light into heat. A suitable exterior tube can also be provided for guidance, strength...

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Hauptverfasser: LOEB MARVIN P, HUSSEIN HANY M.G
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Zusammenfassung:A medical device for applying localized heat to a portion of a patient's body is disclosed. Generally, the device includes a light transmitting conduit and a heat generating element which converts transmitted light into heat. A suitable exterior tube can also be provided for guidance, strength and delivery of fluids. The medical device can be used to cauterize or destroy tissue, or alter or remove deposits from lumens. The medical device can also serve as part of a system which provides the light and measures the temperature of the element.