JP2002517295A - 平滑筋処置装置および方法 - Google Patents
平滑筋処置装置および方法Info
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- JP2002517295A JP2002517295A JP2000553172A JP2000553172A JP2002517295A JP 2002517295 A JP2002517295 A JP 2002517295A JP 2000553172 A JP2000553172 A JP 2000553172A JP 2000553172 A JP2000553172 A JP 2000553172A JP 2002517295 A JP2002517295 A JP 2002517295A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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| PCT/US1999/012986 WO1999064109A1 (en) | 1998-06-10 | 1999-06-09 | Smooth muscle treatment apparatus and method |
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