Indwelling stent

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1994-12-30

1998-07-14

Rimell, Sam

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

604 9, 604286, A61M 2500

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RE0358495

ABSTRACT:
An indwelling stent is disclosed which facilitates the drainage of fluids through a duct within the body, and which is easily removed when needed. The disclosed stent is a double wing stent and includes multiple flaps at each end for anchoring and has a continuously uninterrupted drainage tube therebetween. Constructed at the outflow end of the stent is a wick, which is made of an extended arcical section of the drainage tube of the stent and serves to enhance drainage by providing a "wicking" effect for fluid as it exits the stent's outflow end, while inhibiting reflux by allowing for the sphincter at the exit of the obstructed duct to function in a normal manner. The wick further serves to facilitate removal by providing a portion which is easily graspable by an instrument inserted into the body for retention and removal.

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