Methods and devices for accessing anatomic structures

Details Methods and devices for accessing anatomic structures Methods and devices for accessing anatomic structures

Category

A - Human Necessities

Subcategory

61

Subsubcategory

B

IPC codes

A61B 1/018 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/29 (2006.01) A61B 17/30 (2006.01) A61B 17/34 (2006.01)

Type

Patent

Patent number

CA 2725877

Description

Described herein are methods and devices for performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). A system comprising an elongate body housing a front-viewing endoscope and a tissue grasping instrument can be used to facilitate the insertion of a catheter into the ampulla of Vater. The distal end of the elongate body can be positioned such that the operator of the system can view the ampulla while manipulating the surrounding tissue to ease cannulation of the opening with the catheter. As a result, the procedure can be performed faster and more reliably than in the past.

L'invention porte sur des procédés et des dispositifs d'exécution d'une cholangiopancréatographie endoscopique rétrograde (ERCP). On peut utiliser un système comprenant un corps allongé recevant un endoscope à vue vers l'avant et un instrument de préhension de tissu pour faciliter l'insertion d'un cathéter à l'intérieur de l'ampoule de Vater. L'extrémité distale du corps allongé peut être positionnée de telle sorte que l'opérateur du système peut visualiser l'ampoule tout en manipulant le tissu environnant afin de faciliter la mise en place d'une canule dans l'ouverture avec le cathéter. Il en résulte que la procédure peut être effectuée plus rapidement et de façon plus fiable que par le passé.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Methods and devices for accessing anatomic structures does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Methods and devices for accessing anatomic structures, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Methods and devices for accessing anatomic structures will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1702535