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Method and apparatus for performing transesphageal cardiovascular procedures

  • US 20040097801A1
  • Filed: 11/03/2003
  • Published: 05/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/23/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. Apparatus for performing a transesophageal cardiovascular procedure, said apparatus comprising an elongated tubular main access device having a first lumen with an open proximal end and a distal side opening;

  • inflatable sealing means on the outside of said device above and below said side opening, and a first fluid conduit extending along said device for inflating said sealing means so that when the device is inserted into a patient'"'"'s esophagus and the sealing means are inflated, the portion of the esophagus opposite said side opening is isolated from the remainder of the esophagus above and below the side opening.

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