Polymeric stent useful for the treatment of the salivary...

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Snow, Bruce (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Hollow or tubular part or organ

C623S023700

Reexamination Certificate

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10507304

ABSTRACT:
A polymeric stent, especially useful in surgical endoscopy and for the treatment of salivary gland ducts comprising; an elongated tube (1), wherein the proximal end (3) of said tube is having a funnel-like shape; and wherein said funnel further comprise at least one gorge (5a), which enables the suturing of said stent to said duct. The invention also relates to a method for implanting the polymeric stent into the lumen of a salivary gland duct.

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Nahlieli et al. “Diagnosis and treatment of strictures and kinks in salivary glad ducts”—J. Oral Maxillofac Surg—pp. 483-490.

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