Apparatus and methods for achieving endoluminal access

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2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

C600S115000, C600S144000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07955253

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for pleating at least a portion of a patient's body lumen, such as the colon. Pleating is achieved via relative motion between an endoscope and a flexible conduit having an engagement element configured to reversibly engage the body lumen.

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