Device and method for viewing a body lumen
US9339174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for viewing a body lumen are provided. An assembly of a capsule endoscope and an endoscope is inserted into a body lumen. The capsule endoscope is positioned within the body lumen at a predetermined distance from the endoscope, and images are obtained from opposite sides of a desired location in the body lumen. In vivo procedures may be performed, while images of the procedure are obtained from opposite sides of the procedure location.
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