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Insertable ultrasound probes, systems, and methods for thermal therapy

  • US 20050240170A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2003
  • Published: 10/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for producing hemostasis, tissue closure, and/or vessel closure following a percutaneous medical procedure wherein an access device is introduced to a patient creating a passageway, said method comprising the step of:

  • a) inserting a thermal delivery probe into the passageway;

    b) determining a site at which thermal energy should be applied;

    c) emitting sufficient thermal energy to the site in order to raise native tissue temperatures; and

    d) inducing tissue and/or blood coagulation at the site.

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