Medical stent and related methods

Details Medical stent and related methods Medical stent and related methods

2003-03-10

2008-03-25

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

C606S198000, C604S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07347866

ABSTRACT:
A stent includes a conduit defining a lumen; a first malecot adjacent the conduit, where the first malecot includes at least two members having at least one slit therebetween and where the at least one slit is in fluid communication with the lumen; and a second malecot including an annular structure surrounding and protruding from the conduit. A method for placing a stent includes inserting into a patient a stent and a stylet disposed within the stent, where the stylet includes an expandable member, expanding the expandable member, seating the stent, and removing the expandable member.

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