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US 10,765,433 B2Granted
Endoluminal anastomosis and tissue closure devices
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorShanda Blackmon
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Abstract
Multiple endoscopic devices and methods for closing perforations and/or creating anastomoses in tissue are described. For example, this document provides devices and methods for performing esophagogastric anastomoses and for closing esophageal perforations in a minimally invasive fashion. The devices and methods provided herein can also be used for, without limitation, colorectal anastomoses, any bowel anastomosis, gastric bypass anastomoses, and broader vessel anastomoses.
Claims13
A system for creating an anastomosis, the system comprising:
- a bougie;
- an obturator extending from a distal end of the bougie, wherein the obturator includes a portion having an outer diameter relief area;
- a stent releasably disposable about at least a portion of the obturator;
- a sheath that is slidably engageable with the bougie, the sheath including a distal end portion configured for covering at least a portion of the stent while the stent is disposed about the obturator;
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- a plurality of T-fasteners, wherein each of the plurality of T-fasteners are configured to pass through a wall of the stent, and wherein a portion of each of the plurality of T-fasteners are sized to fit within the portion having an outer diameter relief area.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.