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PCT No. PCT/EP95/01614 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 25, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 25, 1996 PCT Filed Apr. 28, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/29644 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 9, 1995An electrosurgical instrument is useful for therapeutic treatment of varices, especially small varicose dilatations of the cutaneous veins. A surgical instrument is provided for rapid, reliable and minimally discomforting therapy of small varicose dilatations of the cutaneous veins and similar disorders, ensuring the lowest possible rate of recidivism while minimizing side effects. The instrument has two fork-shaped protruding needle electrodes which connect to different poles of an electrical power source and which are each partially enclosed in an electrical insulating layer. The forward tip region of the needle electrodes is left open.
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