Method of performing a pyloroplasty/pylorectomy using a stapler having a shield

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PATENT NO 5355897
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07869981

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A pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield having a base member and a proximally extending shield member. The pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield has attachment means for engagement with a circular stapler. The pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield also has dilation means for progressively dilating a sphincter. The pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield is used with a circular stapler to perform a pyloroplasty/pylorectomy. Also disclosed is a method of performing a pyloroplasty/pylorectomy using the pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield of the present invention. The pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield has numerous advantages including reduced trauma, decreased misalignment resulting in improved stapling and improved positioning of the pyloroplasty/pylorectomy.

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ETHICON INC A CORP OF OHOH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Ronald D Cincinnati, OH 72 34310
Pietrafitta, Joseph J Minnetonka, MN 4 2640

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