Bougie including a light source for performing gastroplasty
US10433997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00827
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gastroplasty method involves a staple line that terminates prior to reaching the gastroesophageal junction such that the bypassed portion of the stomach does not require resection. Additionally, bougies are taught that assist a physician in following the improved staple line of the present invention.
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