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Suturing method for penetrating hole

  • US 20070073322A1
  • Filed: 09/28/2005
  • Published: 03/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suturing method for a penetrating hole formed in a luminal organ using a suture material to close the penetrating hole comprising the steps of:

  • inserting a needle at a position that is removed from the open edge of said penetrating hole by a distance that is less than the thickness of the wall of said luminal organ, and passing said needle through said wall;

    sending out from said needle an anchor affixed to the end of the suture material;

    placing said anchor in place by pulling said needle through said wall and passing said suture material through said wall; and

    tightening said suture material after passing said suturing material in the same direction through said wall at multiple sites interposing said penetrating hole.

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