Devices and methods for attachment of a gastrointestinal sleeve
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1. An attachment device comprising a flexible tubular cuff for attachment to tissue;
- the cuff further comprising a plurality of holes for receiving T-tag anchors;
a gastrointestinal sleeve interface; and
a gastrointestinal sleeve;
wherein the sleeve is removably attached to the cuff at the sleeve interface; and
the sleeve comprises a plurality of holes for attachment to the cuff with fasteners.
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Abstract
Aspects of this invention disclose devices and methods for attachment of a gastrointestinal sleeve. In some embodiments, the attachment device comprises a flexible cuff, a gastrointestinal sleeve interface, and a gastrointestinal sleeve. Some aspects of the invention contemplate the use of T-tags for attachment of the cuff to tissue. In some aspects of the invention, attachment of the sleeve to the cuff is achieved using various fasteners.
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1. An attachment device comprising
a flexible tubular cuff for attachment to tissue; -
the cuff further comprising a plurality of holes for receiving T-tag anchors;
a gastrointestinal sleeve interface; and
a gastrointestinal sleeve;
wherein the sleeve is removably attached to the cuff at the sleeve interface; and
the sleeve comprises a plurality of holes for attachment to the cuff with fasteners.
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