Abstract: An endoprobe includes a tubular element having a proximal end and a distal end. At least one optical fiber element is disposed within the tubular element. A plurality of laser light outlets are defined through a side wall of the tubular element. The at least one optical fiber element is adapted to conduct laser light from the proximal end of the tubular element to the plurality of laser light outlets, thereby to direct laser light radially of the tubular element. The tubular element is arcuately curved along a portion of its length, adjacent its distal end and the laser light outlets are defined along a radially inner portion of the curved portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
November 18, 1997
Assignee:
The University of Miami
Inventors:
Qiushi Ren, Gabriel Simon, Jean-Marie Parel