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Method for developing an anatomic space

  • US 6,277,136 B1
  • Filed: 02/18/1999
  • Issued: 08/21/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of creating a final cavity in a tissue plane within tissue during the performance of a surgical procedure, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) creating an incision into a tissue layer for which no potential space or anatomic space exists;

    b) positioning a dissection propagating device including an elongate means and an inflatable means operatively connected to the elongate means in the tissue; and

    c) deploying the dissection propagating device by inflating the inflatable means such that a final cavity is formed within the tissue by force applied against adjacent layers of tissue.

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