Intravascular sizing method and apparatus

Details Intravascular sizing method and apparatus Intravascular sizing method and apparatus

1985-10-07

1991-08-27

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Comparator

33512, 128774, G01B 334, G01B 350

Patent

active

050421611

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for sizing an intravascular graft which is to be secured on an existing vascular vessel. A sizing gauge having a handle with at least one sizing element of known diameter secured to an end of same is provided. Sizing elements of known diameter are inserted into the lumen of a vessel being grafted, one at a time, until one of a sizing element fits snugly in the lumen. A premanufactured graft is then selected according to the size of the snug-fitting sizing element.

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