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Apparatus and method for performing compressional anastomoses

  • US 5,503,635 A
  • Filed: 11/12/1993
  • Issued: 04/02/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A compression device for the anastomosis of a hollow organ, comprising:

  • (a) a first collapsible member movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration;

    (b) a first tissue retaining member insertable in said first collapsible member to maintain said first collapsible member in said expanded configuration and hold tissue between said first tissue retaining member and said first collapsible member;

    (c) a second collapsible member movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration; and

    (d) a second tissue retaining member insertable in said second collapsible member to hold tissue between said second tissue retaining member and said second collapsible member;

    wherein said first and second collapsible members are configured and dimensioned to interlock with each other.

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