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US 12,514,431 B2Granted
Devices and methods for enhanced visualization of body cavities
AssigneeNeptune Medical Inc.
InventorsAlexander Q. Tilson, Garrett J. Gomes, Stephen J. Morris, Eugene F. Duval, Adam S. Wigginton
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Abstract
Devices and methods for distending a body lumen for enhanced visualization with a capsule endoscope includes a plurality of struts. The plurality of struts may be expandable, for example, when within the body lumen, thereby creating local distension of tissue away from a camera of the capsule endoscope and enhancing visualization. The devices and methods may include propelling of the capsule endoscope through the body lumen.
Claims6
A method of enhancing visualization of a body lumen, the method comprising:
- positioning a device including a capsule endoscope and a plurality of struts attached thereto into the body lumen, wherein the device includes a tug element attached to the plurality of struts;
- expanding the plurality of struts of the device within the body lumen;
- propelling the device through the body lumen using the tug element to pull the plurality of struts and the capsule endoscope through the body lumen;
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- imaging with a camera lens of the capsule endoscope into the body lumen.
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