TUMOR ABLATION SYSTEM

摘要

A system for use in tumor ablation. The tumor ablation system includes a microwave antenna which has a channel along the length thereof. There are two ports proximate the proximal end of the microwave antenna. The first port is an energy port configured to connect the antenna to an energy source. The second port is a fluid port configured to connect the channel to a fluid delivery mechanism. The system also includes an inflatable balloon configured to be attached to a distal end of the antenna. The channel permits fluid access from the fluid port to an interior of the balloon for inflation thereof.

主权项

1. A system for use in tumor ablation, the system comprising:
a microwave antenna having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the microwave antenna further including a channel along a length thereof between the proximal and distal ends; an energy port proximate the proximal end of the microwave antenna configured to connect the antenna to an energy source; a fluid port proximate the proximal end of the microwave antenna configured to connect the channel to a fluid delivery mechanism; and an inflatable balloon configured to be attached to the distal end of the antenna, the channel permitting fluid access to an interior of the balloon for inflation thereof.