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Anastomosis system and method for controlling a tissue site

  • US 6,391,038 B2
  • Filed: 07/28/1999
  • Issued: 05/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of controlling a tissue site during an anastomosis procedure, the method comprising:

  • inserting an anvil into a pressurized vessel at an intended anastomosis site;

    supporting a wall of the pressurized vessel at the intended anastomosis site with the anvil positioned adjacent an interior of the wall;

    performing anastomosis; and

    removing the anvil.

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