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Method and system for internal ligation of tubular structures

  • US 6,896,682 B1
  • Filed: 11/14/2000
  • Issued: 05/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of blocking a tubular anatomical structure, comprising the steps of:

  • grasping tissue with an inflatable member on the interior of said tubular anatomical structure at one or more locations disposed along a lumen of said tubular anatomical structure and manipulating said tubular anatomical structure to form an inverted folded tissue bundle comprising tissue from around the circumference of said tubular anatomical structure; and

    applying a ligating structure to said tissue bundle.

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