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Intra-cavitary ultrasound medical system and method

  • US 20050197577A1
  • Filed: 03/08/2004
  • Published: 09/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for medically employing ultrasound within a body cavity of a patient comprising the steps of:

  • a) obtaining an end effector having a medical ultrasound transducer assembly;

    b) obtaining a biocompatible hygroscopic substance having a non-expanded anhydrous state and having an expanded and fluidly-loculated hydrated state;

    c) inserting the end effector including the transducer assembly into the body cavity of the patient;

    d) inserting the substance in substantially its anhydrous state into the body cavity; and

    e) after steps a) through d), medically imaging and/or medically treating patient tissue with ultrasound from the transducer assembly.

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