Abstract

Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow anatomical structures. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from an expander member having conductive regions to the interior surface of the hollow anatomical structure in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 29/02 - Inflatable dilatorsDilators made of swellable materials
• A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
• A61N 2/10 - Magnetotherapy using magnetic fields produced by permanent magnets applied within the body, e.g. with injected or implanted elements
• A61N 7/00 - Ultrasound therapy
• A61N 5/067 - Radiation therapy using light using laser light

Abstract

Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow anatomical structures. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from an expandable member having magnetic regions to the interior surface of the hollow anatomical structure in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 29/02 - Inflatable dilatorsDilators made of swellable materials
• A61F 2/958 - Inflatable balloons for placing stents or stent-grafts
• A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
• A61N 2/10 - Magnetotherapy using magnetic fields produced by permanent magnets applied within the body, e.g. with injected or implanted elements

Abstract

Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow anatomical structures. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from an expander member having conductive regions to the interior surface of the hollow anatomical structure in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 29/02 - Inflatable dilatorsDilators made of swellable materials
• A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
• A61N 2/10 - Magnetotherapy using magnetic fields produced by permanent magnets applied within the body, e.g. with injected or implanted elements
• A61N 5/00 - Radiation therapy

Abstract

Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow anatomical structures. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from fluid sources of energy to the interior surface of the hollow anatomical structure in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 29/02 - Inflatable dilatorsDilators made of swellable materials
• A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
• A61N 5/067 - Radiation therapy using light using laser light
• A61N 2/10 - Magnetotherapy using magnetic fields produced by permanent magnets applied within the body, e.g. with injected or implanted elements
• A61N 7/00 - Ultrasound therapy

Abstract

Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow anatomical structures. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from an expandable member having conductive regions with pointed contact electrodes, to the interior surface of the hollow anatomical structure in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 29/02 - Inflatable dilatorsDilators made of swellable materials
• A61F 2/958 - Inflatable balloons for placing stents or stent-grafts
• A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode

Abstract

Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow anatomical structures. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from fluid source of energy to the interior surface of the structure in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body

Abstract

A minimally invasive treatment and apparatus for treating medical conditions of hollow organs. Energy delivery portions such as electrodes (140) positionable within the organ and in surface contact with the underlying glands, nerves, or muscle walls of the organ apply energy to specific glandular, nerve, or muscular areas to alter the organ's operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
• A61F 5/00 - Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or jointsNursing devices