Disposable and reusable complex shaped see-through endoscope
AssigneeVisualization Balloons, LLC
InventorBoris Reydel
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Abstract
Transparent domes useful for covering at least a lens located on a scope's distal face, taking the form of a single layer membrane affixed to the distal end of the scope, a solid cap attachable to and detachable from the distal end of the scope, or an inflatable and deflatable balloon having an exterior wall for contacting at least the lens at the scope's distal face. Methods for performing diagnostic or diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within bodily cavities including collapsed intestines using transparent domes and scopes.
Claims15
A method for performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic imaging procedure within a non-insufflated bowel of a subject, comprising:
- a. inserting a gastrointestinal endoscope into the non-insufflated bowel of the subject, wherein the gastrointestinal endoscope comprises a distal face and a visual transmission channel for transmitting images or video information of the endoscope's operation through the transmission channel;
- b. providing an inflatable balloon;
- c. inflating the balloon;
- d. inserting the inflatable balloon into the non-insufflated bowel of the subject;
- e. positioning the inflated balloon in contact with the distal face of the gastrointestinal endoscope such that imaging using the visual transmission channel occurs through the inflated balloon;
- f. moving the gastrointestinal endoscope within the non-insufflated bowel while the inflated balloon is in contact with the distal face to image portions of the bowel wall along a length of the bowel and though the inflated balloon using the visual transmission channel.
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