Steerable dilatation system, dilator, and related methods for stepped dilatation
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Dec 11, 2007
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Jul 17, 2003
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Oct 10, 2002
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Jan 17, 2002
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A dilatation system preferably including a dilator and a detachable handle for achieving step dilatation of a bodily opening is provided. The dilator preferably is steerable and can be visually guided using a fiber optic scope positioned in a lumen formed in a shaft of the dilator. Fluid can be delivered through the lumen with the scope positioned therein so as to distend, irrigate, or insufflate a space within the body. A kit and related methods also are provided that can include elements desired to facilitate step dilatation of a body opening.
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