Methods and apparatus for treatment of hollow anatomical structures
First Claim
1. An apparatus for applying energy to a hollow anatomical structure having an inner wall, said apparatus comprising:
- an elongate shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite said distal end;
a capacitive treatment element located near said distal end;
said capacitive treatment element being sized for insertion into said hollow anatomical structure and placement near said inner wall;
said capacitive treatment element being configured to create an electric field that extends at least partially into said inner wall.
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Abstract
One embodiment comprises an apparatus for applying energy to a hollow anatomical structure having an inner wall. The apparatus comprises an elongate shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end; and a capacitive treatment element located near the distal end. The capacitive treatment element is sized for insertion into the hollow anatomical structure and placement near the inner wall. The capacitive treatment element is configured to create an electric field that extends at least partially into the inner wall. Other devices and methods for treatment of hollow anatomical structures are disclosed as well.
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1. An apparatus for applying energy to a hollow anatomical structure having an inner wall, said apparatus comprising:
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an elongate shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite said distal end;
a capacitive treatment element located near said distal end;
said capacitive treatment element being sized for insertion into said hollow anatomical structure and placement near said inner wall;
said capacitive treatment element being configured to create an electric field that extends at least partially into said inner wall. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for applying energy to a hollow anatomical structure having an inner wall, said apparatus comprising:
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an elongate shaft suitable for insertion into said hollow anatomical structure; and
a dielectric heating element connected to said shaft. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of treating a hollow anatomical structure, said method comprising:
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inserting a capacitive treatment element into said hollow anatomical structure;
positioning said capacitive treatment element near an inner wall of said hollow anatomical structure;
with said capacitive treatment element, creating an electric field that extends at least partially into said inner wall. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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