METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE, NON-PERMANENT OCCLUSION OF A UTERINE ARTERY
First Claim
1. A method of treating a uterine disorder comprising non-permanently occluding a uterine artery with a resorbable embolic mass for a therapeutically effective time period.
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Abstract
A method of treating a uterine disorder comprising non-permanently occluding a uterine artery with a resorbable embolic mass for a therapeutically effective time period. The occluding step includes selectively positioning the resorbable embolic mass within the uterine artery, and monitoring positioning of the resorbable embolic mass at a desired location within the uterine artery. The monitoring step may include using ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for positioning the resorbable embolic mass at the desired location within the uterine artery. The resorbable embolic mass may be swellable and may be formed of a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, polyethylene glycol, or copolymers thereof.
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- 1. A method of treating a uterine disorder comprising non-permanently occluding a uterine artery with a resorbable embolic mass for a therapeutically effective time period.
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10. A method of treating a uterine disorder comprising:
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providing a resorbable embolic mass; and introducing said resorbable embolic mass into a uterine artery to temporarily occlude at least a portion of said uterine artery. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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18. A method of treating a uterine disorder comprising temporarily occluding one or more uterine arteries with one or more masses of a resorbable embolic material for a therapeutically effective time period.
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