Devices and methods for occluding a fistula

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A61B 17/00 (2006.01)

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CA 2661527

A method of occluding a fistula in a patient is provided. The method includes inserting a placement member having a coupling structure, such as a wire guide having a loop at one end, through the primary opening of a fistula and at least partially into the fistula tract; connecting the coupling structure to a medical device, such as a plug, graft, or other occluding member; and inserting the medical device into the fistula by pulling the placement member through the fistula until the medical device contacts the interior wall of the fistula. Medical devices and systems for occluding fistulas are also provided.

L'invention concerne un procédé d'occlusion d'une fistule chez un patient. Le procédé comprend les étapes qui consistent à insérer un élément de placement qui présente une structure de couplage, par exemple un guide de câble qui présente une boucle à une extrémité, dans l'ouverture primaire d'une fistule et au moins partiellement dans le canal de la fistule, à relier la structure de couplage à un dispositif médical, tel qu'un bouchon, une greffe ou d'autres éléments d'occlusion et à insérer le dispositif médical dans la fistule en tirant l'élément de placement à travers la fistule jusqu'à ce que le dispositif médical soit en contact avec la paroi intérieure de la fistule. L'invention concerne également des dispositifs médicaux et des systèmes pour occlure des fistules.

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