Microwave ablation catheter and method of utilizing the same
First Claim
1. A microwave ablation catheter, comprising:
- a coaxial cable connected at its proximal end to a microwave energy source and at its distal end to a distal radiating section, the coaxial cable including inner and outer conductors and a dielectric positioned therebetween, the inner conductor extending distally past the outer conductor and in sealed engagement with the distal radiating section; and
a balun formed in part from a conductive material electrically connected to the outer conductor of the coaxial cable and extending along at least a portion of the coaxial cable, the conductive material having a braided configuration and covered by at least one insulative material,wherein at least a portion of the outer conductor is removed to form a feedgap between the distal radiating section and the balun.
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Abstract
A microwave ablation catheter is provided. The microwave ablation catheter includes a coaxial cable connected at its proximal end to a microwave energy source and at its distal end to a distal radiating section. The coaxial cable includes inner and outer conductors and a dielectric positioned therebetween. The inner conductor extends distally past the outer conductor and is in sealed engagement with the distal radiating section. A balun is formed in part from a conductive material electrically connected to the outer conductor of the coaxial cable and extends along at least a portion of the coaxial cable. The conductive material has a braided configuration and is covered by at least one insulative material.
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1. A microwave ablation catheter, comprising:
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a coaxial cable connected at its proximal end to a microwave energy source and at its distal end to a distal radiating section, the coaxial cable including inner and outer conductors and a dielectric positioned therebetween, the inner conductor extending distally past the outer conductor and in sealed engagement with the distal radiating section; and a balun formed in part from a conductive material electrically connected to the outer conductor of the coaxial cable and extending along at least a portion of the coaxial cable, the conductive material having a braided configuration and covered by at least one insulative material, wherein at least a portion of the outer conductor is removed to form a feedgap between the distal radiating section and the balun. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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