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In situ detection of endoleak and endotension

  • US 20040210118A1
  • Filed: 04/18/2003
  • Published: 10/21/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for detecting endoleak and endotension, comprising:

  • a detector, located within a bypassed aneurysmal blood vessel, and having a detection member capable of detecting a condition in the bypassed aneurysmal blood vessel indicative of fresh blood therein;

    a controller in communication with said detector and enabled to control the operation of said detector to make detection readings; and

    a reader configured to evaluate said detection readings and thereby indicate the presence of fresh blood in the bypassed aneurysmal blood vessel.

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