CATHETER FOR RADIO FREQUENCY INDUCED HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENT

摘要

The invention concerns an active electrode for the treatment of tumours or other affections using hyperthermia induced by radio frequency. The active electrode (11) is made of a material such as conductive ceramic or graphite (12), positioned in a distal end of a catheter body. The electrode is connected to a radio frequency generator and has at least one longitudinal duct continuing into a corresponding duct in the body of the catheter to allow the passage of a guide wire or arbour.