Prosthesis fixation device and method
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1. A prosthesis anchor, said anchor comprising:
- a landing section adapted to be secured at a fixed position in a body lumen; and
a docking section adapted to receive a mating prosthesis extending into said anchor through one end thereof.
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Abstract
A prosthesis anchor is adapted to convert a previously untreatable anatomy into a more typical and treatable condition. Preferably, the anchor is adapted to be transported endoluminally to a deployment site in a body lumen. The anchor includes a landing section for securing the anchor at a relatively fixed position in the lumen, and a docking section adapted to receive a mating prosthesis the landing section of the anchor may be permanently affixed to the lumen by a variety of mechanical and/or adhesive fixation means.
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18 Claims
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1. A prosthesis anchor, said anchor comprising:
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a landing section adapted to be secured at a fixed position in a body lumen; and
a docking section adapted to receive a mating prosthesis extending into said anchor through one end thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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