Intrauterine cauterizing apparatus and method

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A61B 18/00 (2006.01) A61F 7/12 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/42 (2006.01) A61B 19/00 (2006.01) A61F 7/00 (2006.01)

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CA 1319072

ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for effecting necrosis of a tissue lining of a mammalian body cavity, particularly a uterine endometrium, by introducing an applicator comprising a distendable bladder connected to a catheter into the uterus, distending the bladder by introducing a non-toxic fluid under pressure, heating the fluid by means located internal to the bladder to a temperature of 190° to 215°F and preferably 210°F for a period of 4 to 12 minutes and preferably 6 minutes and regulating said apparatus by means located external to the uterus, thereby cauterizing substantially the entirety of the tissue lining, particularly theendometrium.

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