Anchoring and positioning device and method for an endoscope

Details Anchoring and positioning device and method for an endoscope Anchoring and positioning device and method for an endoscope

1998-03-20

1999-08-17

Flanagan, Beverly M.

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

600116, 600129, A61B 104

Patent

active

059385855

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope has an anchoring and positioning device, in the form of an inflatable balloon, at its distal end section. The distal end of the endoscope has a section length, a major peripheral part, and a minor peripheral part. The inflatable balloon, being shaped as a cradle, circumscribes the major peripheral part of the distal end section. A window section is located on the minor peripheral part. The balloon is capable of spacing the window section from a wall of a passage surrounding the endoscope, thereby providing a good view and sufficient working space for the operation of the endoscope. A catheter to flow a fluid in and out of the balloon is coupled to the balloon.

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Priya Jamidar, MD et al., "Use of an ERCP Stabilizing Balloon to Achieve Catheter Placement and Dilation of High-Grade Biliary Strictures", Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, pp. 354-356.

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