CA2243595A1 - Multi-function electrode structures for electrically analyzing and heating body tissue - Google Patents

Multi-function electrode structures for electrically analyzing and heating body tissue Download PDF

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CA2243595A1
CA2243595A1 CA002243595A CA2243595A CA2243595A1 CA 2243595 A1 CA2243595 A1 CA 2243595A1 CA 002243595 A CA002243595 A CA 002243595A CA 2243595 A CA2243595 A CA 2243595A CA 2243595 A1 CA2243595 A1 CA 2243595A1
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James G. Whayne
Jerome Jackson
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US60/010,225 1996-01-19
US60/010,354 1996-01-19
US08/629,014 US5836874A (en) 1996-04-08 1996-04-08 Multi-function electrode structures for electrically analyzing and heating body tissue
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