Minimally invasive rectal balloon apparatus

Details Minimally invasive rectal balloon apparatus Minimally invasive rectal balloon apparatus

2008-02-20

2011-12-20

Severson, Ryan (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

C606S192000, C606S193000, C604S103060

Reexamination Certificate

active

08080031

ABSTRACT:
A rectal balloon apparatus has a shaft with a fluid passageway extending therethrough. A balloon is affixed over an end of the shaft such that the fluid passageway communicates with an interior of the balloon. The balloon has a laterally flat surface thereon when inflated. The laterally flat surface of the balloon has a longitudinal groove formed thereon. The balloon having a pair of bulges formed thereon when the balloon is inflated. A ring is affixed to the shaft adjacent the balloon. The shaft has a plurality of holes formed thereon opening to an interior of the balloon.

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