Lumen-measuring devices and method

Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a lumen measuring device and method that allows the user to calculate the exact length and diameter of a suitable interventional prosthesis as well as the height and length of stenosis during the same exploratory procedure.

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