Micro-heat-pipe catheter
Abstract
A micro-heat-pipe catheter provides a hyperthermia or hypothermia source for the treatment of cancerous tumors or other diseased tissue. The heat-pipe is about the size of a hypodermic needle and is thermally insulated along a substantial portion of its length. The heat-pipe includes a channel, partially charged with an appropriate working fluid. Active or passive heat control tailors the delivery or removal of thermal energy directly to or from the tumor or diseased tissue site.
Subject
606/25606/28
A61B 18/00
A61B 18/0218
A61B 18/04
A61B 18/02
A61B 18/08
A61B 2017/00092
A61B 2017/00292
A61B 2018/00005
A61B 2018/0212
A61B 2018/044
A61F 7/00
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Citation
Fletcher, Leroy S.; Peterson, George P. (1993). Micro-heat-pipe catheter. United States. Patent and Trademark Office; Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /177532.