Patent ID: 8290582
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of modifying properties of intrinsic tissue of an organ comprising: a. providing an organ, wherein said organ comprises an organ first end, an organ middle section and an organ second end; b. providing a first electrode disposed proximal to said organ first end, wherein said first electrode comprises a first electrode surface area; c. providing a second electrode disposed opposite said first electrode, wherein said organ is disposed between said first electrode and said second electrode, wherein said second electrode is disposed on exterior skin; d. providing an organ-shaping device, wherein said organ-shaping device is disposed on said organ between said electrodes, wherein said organ-shaping device deforms said organ middle section along at least one lateral direction between said electrodes; and e. providing an electric current between said first electrode and said second electrode, wherein a current density gradient is provided by said electrode surface areas and said deformed organ middle section, wherein said properties of said intrinsic tissue is modified according to said current density gradient.