Patent ID: 6454790
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
An endoscopic multi-lumen catheter, having a body consisting of a distal end and a proximal end, for controlled treatment of diseased mucosa in an organ, said catheter containing channels to deliver components to a treatment area, wherein said components comprise:an applicator means to deliver a highly viscous fluid composition to said treatment area; viewing means to monitor application and treatment; irradiating means; a first balloon associated with a lumen and positioned near said distal end of said body to prevent said fluid from moving away from said treatment area; a moveable second balloon positioned toward said proximal end relative to said first balloon, wherein said second balloon functions to define a variable upper limit to said treatment area; and wherein one or more of said components are delivered to said treatment area through a single channel within said multi-lumen catheter.