Patent ID: 6224591
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
Device for hyperthermia treatment of the endometrium of a patient's uterus, comprisinga catheter to be introduced into the patient's uterus and forming two passages to be connected each to an associated liquid conduit in a proximal end of the catheter,an elastically expandable smooth hose piece enclosing the catheter at a distal end thereof over the total length of the hose piece said hose piece being sealingly connected to the catheter at both ends of the hose piece to define an expandable space around the catheter said passages opening into said space through side apertures,means for circulating pressurized liquid through each space via the passages to expand said hose piece between the connected ends thereof by the pressurized liquid as a balloon,external heating means for heating the circulating liquid, and a socket open for fluid flow therethrough at both ends thereof which is axially displacable on the catheter over the hose piece,said socket at a distal end thereof forming an abutment to be engaged with the patient's cervix when the catheter is introduced into the patient's uterus.