Sutureless anastomotic technique using a bioadhesive and device therefor
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Feb 3, 2004
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Sep 26, 2002
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Sep 25, 1998
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Sep 26, 1997
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A method of anastomosing two hollow bodily organs using a bioadhesive. The method involves apposing apertures in the organs to be joined and applying the bloadhesive, thereby joining the apertures in the organs and allowing movement of fluid or semi-solid material from one of the two organs to the second organ. A device for anastomosing two hollow organs. The device has two inflatable balloons, one of which is placed into the lumen of each of the two organs to be joined. Inflation of the balloons holds the apertures together while the bioadhesives is applied. The device allows for endoscopic anastomosis of blood vessels.
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