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The generation and use of asymmetric waves to produce enhanced forces for phonophoresis and medical therapy

Pond, 2013

Document ID
6631238583128475060
Author
Pond J
Publication year
Publication venue
Proc. Ultrasonics International

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A piezoelectric focusing transmitter is the essential part of a recently developed system for the destruction of calculi in humans. The efficiency of the disintegration and the degree of tissue damage depend to a large extent on the time-pressure-profile of the pulse. Many …
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    • A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
    • A61B17/225—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [ESWL], e.g. by using ultrasonic waves
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