Surgical devices and related methods thereof
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1. A method of treating a brain tissue mass, comprising:
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i) a subject with a brain tissue mass;
ii) a device secured within a burr hole of said subject'"'"'s cranium such that said device is contacting said brain tissue mass, said device comprising a cannula member; and
iii) a surgical device; and
b) positioning said surgical device through said cannula member such that said surgical device is contacting said brain tissue mass; and
c) treating said brain tissue mass with said surgical device.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to surgical devices and related methods of use. In particular, the present invention relates to surgical devices used for contacting and treating deeply seated areas of the brain.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of treating a brain tissue mass, comprising:
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a) providing;
i) a subject with a brain tissue mass;
ii) a device secured within a burr hole of said subject'"'"'s cranium such that said device is contacting said brain tissue mass, said device comprising a cannula member; and
iii) a surgical device; and
b) positioning said surgical device through said cannula member such that said surgical device is contacting said brain tissue mass; and
c) treating said brain tissue mass with said surgical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A kit comprising:
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a) a device comprising a cannula member, said cannula member comprising a tubular extension comprising proximal and distal ends, said tubular extension having a longitudinal axis and having therein a hollow channel parallel to said longitudinal axis, said hollow channel running the length of said tubular extension through said proximal and distal ends, said tubular extension configured such that upon insertion into a bone said tubular extension extends into the body cavity surrounding said bone hole; and
an attachment member attached to said proximal end of said tubular extension, wherein said attachment member comprises an overhang portion that extends beyond said tubular extension, wherein said overhang portion has therein a plurality of holes configured to receive fastening agents, wherein said overhang portion is configured to engage the surface of said bone thereby securing said cannula device within said burr hole; and
b) at least one surgical device selected from the group consisting of a device comprising a cutting and cauterizing member, a device comprising an aspiration member, and a device comprising a hemostasis promoting member. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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