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Method and apparatus for reducing the size of a hollow anatomical structure

  • US 6,071,277 A
  • Filed: 07/01/1997
  • Issued: 06/06/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of reducing the size of a hollow anatomical structure, the method comprising the steps of:

  • applying energy to the hollow anatomical structure from a heating device to cause the hollow anatomical structure to durably assume a reduced size; and

    preventing further reduction in the size of the hollow anatomical structure beyond the selected reduced size so that the hollow anatomical structure remains patent.

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