Applicator for microwave radiation treatment
First Claim
1. A device for generating localised heating in a selected body tissue, wherein said device comprises an applicator having a source of microwave radiation, the applicator being in the form of a waveguide for microwave radiation extending to one face of the applicator, and an array of retractable needles arranged so as to extend from said one face of the applicator;
- said one face of the applicator and the array of needles, when extended, defining a volume whose dimensions correspond to those of the tissue volume which is to be heated and the array of needles serving to confine the microwave energy field emanating from the waveguide for application to the volume of tissue to be heated.
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Abstract
A device for generating locallised heating in a selected body tissue is disclosed. The device comprises an applicator including a source of microwave radiation and an array of retractable needles arranged so as to extend from one face of the applicator and, in operation, to confine the irradiated microwave energy field emanating from the applicator. The use of this device in surgical procedures is described.
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5 Claims
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1. A device for generating localised heating in a selected body tissue, wherein said device comprises an applicator having a source of microwave radiation, the applicator being in the form of a waveguide for microwave radiation extending to one face of the applicator, and an array of retractable needles arranged so as to extend from said one face of the applicator;
- said one face of the applicator and the array of needles, when extended, defining a volume whose dimensions correspond to those of the tissue volume which is to be heated and the array of needles serving to confine the microwave energy field emanating from the waveguide for application to the volume of tissue to be heated.
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