发明名称 |
Prostate visualization device and methods of use |
摘要 |
Methods and apparatus are provided for improved administration of brachytherapy in the treatment of prostate disease. More particularly, a prostate visualization device is provided comprising a disk-shaped bladder neck balloon that sealing engages and defines an enclosed space within a proximal region of a patient's bladder. The device is preferably coupled to a catheter for injection of echo-contrast agent into the enclosed space to facilitate imaging of the patient's bladder/prostate junction with an ultrasound system. The device may alternatively be radiopaque. Apparatus for selectively stiffening the catheter is also provided.
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申请公布号 |
US6422997(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2002.07.23 |
申请号 |
US20000648319 |
申请日期 |
2000.08.25 |
申请人 |
NEOSEED TECHNOLOGY LLC |
发明人 |
GREEN THOMAS C.;HORZEWSKI MICHAEL J. |
分类号 |
A61F2/958;A61M36/04;A61N5/10;(IPC1-7):A61B1/32;A61B8/14;A61M29/00;A61N5/00 |
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A61F2/958 |
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