摘要 |
A removable cryogenic probe appliance is disclosed comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion being releasably attachable to a cryogenic probe. The appliance further comprises a material having high thermal conductivity for conducting heat between said proximal and distal portions. A cryogenic probe system and methods of forming and using a cryogenic probe of selected shape are also disclosed, comprising providing a plurality of removable cryogenic probe appliances of differing shapes, selecting one of said appliances of the desired shape, and attaching the proximal portion of such selected appliance to a cryogenic probe.
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