| 摘要 |
<p>A method for treating female incontinence by shrinking discrete portions of the urethral wall, so as to cause remodelling of the urethral wall is disclosed. The method includes inserting a treatment element (210) including a plurality of electrodes (225) and a sponge (220) into a urethra, deploying the plurality of electrodes so as to penetrate that urethral mucosa and penetrate the underlying muscle, and delivering energy so as to create a pattern of lesions within the urethral sphincter that cause the sphincter to shrink. A method for treating female incontinence by shrinking discrete portions of the interior of a bladder is also disclosed. Said method further comprising inflating an irrigation balloon (320) with cooling liquids.</p> |
