摘要 |
A device is provided for interstitial delivery of thermal energy and/or a biologically compatible bulking material into tissues in a confined space. The device include means for delivering laser, radio-frequency, electrical, microwave, ultrasound or other thermal energy, as well as a port and channel for concomitant or subsequent injection of a bulking agent. The method of use of the device in the treatment of female stress incontinence (FSI), gastro-esophageal reflex disease (GERD), benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and other conditions is described.
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