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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2006
Alexandre Carpentier, Paris, FR;
Alexandre Carpentier, Paris, FR;
Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, FR;
Abstract
An intracerebral probe () comprising a first part () with laser or cryogenic treatment means and further comprising a hollow second part () surrounding the first, the first part sliding inside the second part along its longitudinal axis (A); and a plurality of detectors () distributed along a portion of the second part () in such a manner as to be capable of identifying a brain dysfunction zone along the longitudinal axis (A) of the second part. Advantageously, the probe presents a lateral treatment window enabling the action of the treatment means to be directed. The invention also provides a kit and a treatment system including such a probe, and the use thereof of treating cell dysfunctions that give rise to neurological or psychiatric symptoms.