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Method and inflatable chamber apparatus for separating layers of tissue

  • US 20070162067A1
  • Filed: 03/16/2007
  • Published: 07/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/1991
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A surgical device comprising:

  • an elongate tubular member having a bore, the bore configured for receiving a surgical instrument therethrough;

    a first inflatable member disposed in a distal region of the elongate tubular member, the first inflatable member having an inflated state and a deflated state;

    a collar disposed on the elongate tubular member, the collar being compressible and capable of engaging body tissue between the collar and the first inflatable member when the first inflatable member is in the inflated state;

    a first port fluidly coupled to the first inflatable member; and

    a second port in fluid communication with the the bore.

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