Patent ID: 7247141
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for medically employing ultrasound within a body cavity of a patient comprising the steps of: a) obtaining an end effector having a medical ultrasound transducer assembly; b) obtaining a biocompatible hygroscopic substance having a non-expanded anhydrous state and having an expanded and fluidly-loculated hydrated state; c) inserting the end effector including the transducer assembly into the body cavity of the patient; d) inserting the substance in substantially its anhydrous state into the body cavity; e) after steps a) through d), medically imaging and/or medically treating patient tissue with ultrasound from the transducer assembly; and f) after step e) allowing the substance to remain in the body cavity for at least one of natural secretion and absorption followed by natural elimination and vacuuming the substance from the body cavity.