Method, system and device for treating disorders of the pelvic floor by means of electrical stimulation of the pudendal and associated nerves, and the optional delivery of drugs in association therewith United States Patent 07328068

07328068 is referenced by 90 patents and cites 98 patents.

Title
Method, system and device for treating disorders of the pelvic floor by means of electrical stimulation of the pudendal and associated nerves, and the optional delivery of drugs in association therewith
Application Number
10/723316
Publication Number
7328068 (B2)
Application Date
November 26, 2003
Publication Date
February 5, 2008
Inventor
Gianluca Giardiello
Milan
IT
Martin T Gerber
Maple Grove
MN, US
Sylvia Malaguti
Castana
IT
Michele Spinelli
Milan
IT
Agent
Shumaker & Sieffect P A
Assignee
Medtronic
MN, US
IPC
A61N 1/00
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Citations: 90 (view full list)

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