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Balloon tamponade devices and methods for their placement

  • US 5,308,326 A
  • Filed: 12/30/1991
  • Issued: 05/03/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A balloon tamponade device for treating bleeding sites within the digestive tract, said device comprising:

  • a tube having proximal and distal open ends;

    a bridle attached to aid tube, said bridle adapted to extend up the esophagus to a traction means, said bridle adapted to secure and position said proximal open end of said tube within the digestive tract to permit normal feeding and swallowing function;

    a first inflatable balloon mounted over said tube; and

    a first inflation lumen opening into said first inflatable balloon, for directing pressurized fluid to inflate said first balloon.

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