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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 1991
Filed:
Jan. 09, 1991
Naoki Uchiyama, Hachioji, JP;
Takashi Tsukaya, Hachioji, JP;
Kouichiro Ishihara, Hachioji, JP;
Sakae Takehana, Hachioji, JP;
Tetsumaru Kubota, Hachioji, JP;
Syuichi Takayama, Hachioji, JP;
Akira Taniguchi, Hachioji, JP;
Nobuhiko Watanabe, Hachioji, JP;
Naomi Sekino, Hachioji, JP;
Hiroki Hibino, Hachioji, JP;
Masaaki Hayashi, Hachioji, JP;
Olympus Optical Co. Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
A therapeutical apparatus includes a measuring apparatus including a probe which generates an X-ray or ultrasonic wave in order to detect the location of a target to be treated such as calculi situated within the kidney, liver, biliary ducts. A therapeutical energy generator generates a shock wave of sufficient energy for purposes of therapy externally of the physical body and focuses it upon the target. Structure is provided for causing a displacement of the generator and the measuring apparatus around the surface of a patient. Structure is provided to activate the generator.