Pediatric atresia magnets

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2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Lucchesi, Nicholas D. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C604S264000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10802555

ABSTRACT:
A medical system for approximating the esophageal sacs in an infant afflicted with esophageal atresia. The medical device includes an esophageal catheter and a gastric catheter. The distal end of the esophageal catheter, which includes a magnetic tip, is passed through the esophagus to the upper esophageal sac. The distal end of the gastric catheter, which also includes a magnetic tip, is passed through a gastrostomy and into the lower esophageal sac. The magnetic forces created by both magnets results in approximation of the esophageal sacs. Pressure-induced necrosis establishes a passageway between the esophageal sacs. A stent or stent-graft can be deployed within the established passageway to prevent re-synopsis of the esophagus.

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