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Anastomosis method

  • US 7,063,712 B2
  • Filed: 09/24/2002
  • Issued: 06/20/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, comprising:

  • inserting an anvil into the target vessel through an anvil entrance hole, wherein upon insertion said anvil is positioned at least partially within the lumen of the target vessel;

    supporting the wall of the target vessel with said anvil;

    securing the graft vessel to the target vessel with a plurality of discrete connectors, said securing performed at a location on the target vessel spaced apart from the anvil entrance hole a distance not substantially greater than the length of said anvil; and

    removing said anvil from the anvil entrance hole.

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