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Noninvasive devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of tissues

  • US 6,216,704 B1
  • Filed: 08/12/1998
  • Issued: 04/17/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for shrinking a target collagenous endopelvic support tissue within a patient body through an intermediate tissue, the method comprising:

  • positioning a probe within a vagina of the patient;

    directing energy from the probe, through a vaginal wall, and into the target tissue, wherein the energy heats the target tissue so that the target tissue contracts and the contracted target tissue inhibits incontinence; and

    cooling the vaginal wall with the probe to avoid injuring the vaginal wall when the target tissue is heated by the probe.

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