Device and equipment for treating tumors by laser thermotherapy

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8740957
APP PUB NO 20060253178A1
SERIAL NO

11423080

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The device for interstitial laser thermotherapy of tumors comprises an hollow needle (3) with a point (3A) for perforating a tissue (T) to be treated, and a light guide (9) which can be inserted in said hollow needle. The hollow needle is associated with a membrane (17) which is inflatable to form a balloon (P) into which the distal end (9A) of said light guide (9) can project, the membrane being inflated to create a cavity in the tissue to be treated into which laser radiation is guided by said light guide.

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EL EN S P AVIA BALDANZESE 17 CALENZANO FIRENZE 50041

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Masotti, Leonardo Florence, IT 44 854

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