Device for the treatment of constricted ducts in human bodies

Details Device for the treatment of constricted ducts in human bodies Device for the treatment of constricted ducts in human bodies

1992-01-24

1993-09-21

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Instruments

Means for inserting or removing conduit within body

606104, 623 1, A61M 500, A61B 1700

Patent

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052464458

ABSTRACT:
This invention is directed to a system for implanting a device to open constrictions in corpeal conduits, which comprises (a) an elongated tubular member and (b) a spatial spiral of elongate axial extension wound of thin wire and having attachment means at each end, said spiral being positioned on and concentric to said elongated tubular member, said spiral being in a constricted condition such that its lateral profile is smaller than it would be if said spiral were not constricted.

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E. J. G. Milroy et al., "A New Treatment for Urethral Strictures": A Permanently Implanted Urethral Stent Journal of Urology, vol. 141, May, 1989 pp. 1120-1122.
Journal of Urology, vol. 141, May, 1989 pp. 1120-1122.

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