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MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHODS FOR THERMAL TREATMENT

  • US 20100087781A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2009
  • Published: 04/08/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a tubular member configured to be inserted into a gastrointestinal lumen defined by a colon, the tubular member defining a first conduit and a second conduit;

    a first expandable member coupled to the tubular member in fluid communication with the first conduit; and

    a second expandable member coupled to the tubular member in fluid communication with the first conduit,the first expandable member and the second expandable member configured to sealingly engage a first portion of the colon when the first expandable member and the second expandable member are each in an expanded configuration to define a volume bounded by a portion of the first expandable member, a portion of the second expandable member and a second portion of the colon, the volume in fluid communication with the second conduit, the second portion of the colon opposite at least a portion of the first portion of the colon.

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