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Method and apparatus for endometrial ablation

  • US 5,443,470 A
  • Filed: 04/14/1993
  • Issued: 08/22/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endometrial ablation apparatus for selectively destroying the endometrial lining of a body organ, said apparatus comprising:

  • an electroconductive, expandable electrode means for effecting electrical contact with said endometrial lining to be destroyed, said expandable electrode means containing an electrically non-conductive expansion medium for extending said electrode means to provide said effected electrical contact with said organ;

    a radio frequency power means connected to said expandable electrode means at a frequency greater than 250 kHz for selectively providing current to said electrode means to heat said endometrial lining to a uniform temperature of between 45°

    C. to 90°

    C.

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