Balloon catheter and method for treatment of a mammalian duct or cavity by pressure or heat
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Jul 29, 2004
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Nov 4, 2003
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Feb 9, 2001
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Balloon catheter comprising an elongate distal section and a flexible and expandable balloon accommodating said distal section, further comprising means for the supply of a pressure medium for expansion of said balloon and heating means for heating said medium, further comprising an intermediate section and a a proximal section containing a central tube, whose distal part is provided with at least one outlet for said medium within said balloon, and whose intermediate part is surrounded by an axially extending tube. The catheter has a first annular space containing a heat-insulating medium and a second annular space for a cooling medium. The invention also provides for a method for treatment by pressure and chat of a mammalian duct or cavity.
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