Diagnosing intestinal ischemia based on oxygen saturation measurements
US9339221B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and systems have a sensor probe configured to measure tissue oxygen saturation in the intestine or mesentery. The devices and systems can determine the oxygenation state of the entire thickness of the intestine or mesentery. Thus, embodiments of the invention can be applied in diagnosing intestinal ischemia in a patient, as well as in monitoring tissue oxygen saturation of the intestine or mesentery during or after a surgical procedure.
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