Endorectal balloon with gas release lumen
US9381334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rectal balloon apparatus comprises a shaft having a fluid passageway extending therethrough. A rectal gas relieving lumen may be positioned with a central shaft for removal of rectal gas. The gas releasing lumen can also or in the alternative be provided along an outer surface of the balloon. A motion detecting sensor and a radiation detecting sensor may be positioned with the balloon, the shaft, and/or the rectal gas release lumen.
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