Method And Device For Combined Treatment
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1. A cryosurgical probe for providing an active substance in the vicinity of a tissue, comprising:
- a. an injection unit comprising a chamber for receiving the active substance, and a syringe needle in communication with said chamber for administering the active substance to the tissue; and
b. a cryoprobe unit for providing cryotherapy, said cryoprobe unit featuring a cryoneedle for insertion to the tissue.
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Abstract
A cryoprobe supports administration of an active agent to a location of cryogenic treatment. The cryoprobe may optionally be combined with a syringe to form a cryoprobe system; alternatively and optionally, the syringe may be external to the cryoprobe.
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1. A cryosurgical probe for providing an active substance in the vicinity of a tissue, comprising:
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a. an injection unit comprising a chamber for receiving the active substance, and a syringe needle in communication with said chamber for administering the active substance to the tissue; and b. a cryoprobe unit for providing cryotherapy, said cryoprobe unit featuring a cryoneedle for insertion to the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A cryoprobe for treating an area of tissue with cryotherapy and an active agent, comprising at least one needle, which is substantially aligned with the axis of said cryoprobe, for being cooled with a cryogen and for administering the active agent.
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14. A method of combined treatment comprising local delivery of at least one enzyme before, during or after cryotherapy at the site of said cryotherapy.
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15. A method of combined treatment comprising local delivery of a vasoconstrictive agent to a site to be treated by cryosurgery before said cryosurgical treatment.
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16. A method of a combined treatment comprising injection of an aqueous solution into the tissue prior to a cryosurgical treatment in order to enhance the cryo-damaging effect of said treatment.
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17. A method of a combined treatment comprising the local injection of at least one radioactive element within the area of cryotreatment.
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