Tissue engagement method
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Aug 19, 2003
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Jan 29, 2002
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Jun 28, 1990
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The present invention relates to a method of engaging tissue that, for example, can be used to guide a surgical instrument or other implement. An inflatable element is positioned in a patient's body, the flow of fluid to the inflatable element is controlled with a microprocessor, and tissue is engaged in the patient's body with the inflatable element as it is inflated. The inflatable element can be accordion shaped or can include a number of inflatable elements. Additionally, the inflatable element can be guided with a guidance system as the inflatable element is inflated.
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