Gland or duct diagnostic and treatment methods and related apparatus
AssigneeMGD Innovations, Inc.
InventorSteven L. Maskin
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AssigneeMGD Innovations, Inc.
InventorSteven L. Maskin
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A method is provided for treating a gland or duct of a patient. In a particular embodiment, an obstruction in a gland or duct and the orifice thereof can be alleviated; in another, a substance can be injected thereinto; in yet another, the gland can be aspirated. The method includes the step of inserting an elongated probe into a gland or duct via an orifice thereinto. In some embodiments the probe can have a longitudinal lumen therethrough, with at least one distal hole through the probe wall in fluid communication with the lumen. The lumen can be used in concert with a source of suction for removing debris from the gland or duct, and/or with a source of a fluid and pumping means, for injecting a substance into the gland or duct.
A device for treating a gland or duct of a patient comprising:
A device for treating a gland or duct of a patient comprising:
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