Esophageal lesion treatment method

Details Esophageal lesion treatment method Esophageal lesion treatment method

2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Johnson, III, Henry M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

C128S898000, C606S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07112195

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus, including: an inflatable balloon for insertion into the esophagus, an endoscope for passing inside the balloon on a distal end thereof, a laser fiber apparatus for insertion within the balloon in the esophagus, and a balloon inflation/deflation means in fluid communication with the balloon for inflating and emptying the balloon into and out of contact with the walls of the esophagus to be treated. The balloon may occlude the stomach from the esophagus during treatment.

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