CA2220683A1 - Method and apparatus for electrosurgically obtaining access to the biliary tree with an adjustably positionable needle-knife - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for electrosurgically obtaining access to the biliary tree with an adjustably positionable needle-knife

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CA2220683A1
CA2220683A1 CA002220683A CA2220683A CA2220683A1 CA 2220683 A1 CA2220683 A1 CA 2220683A1 CA 002220683 A CA002220683 A CA 002220683A CA 2220683 A CA2220683 A CA 2220683A CA 2220683 A1 CA2220683 A1 CA 2220683A1
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George W. Weaver
Damond C. Holsinger
Harold Jacob
David F. Leighton
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Abstract

An apparatus and method are disclosed for performing ERCP procedures and other diagnostic and surgical procedures performed in the gastrointestinal system. A multi-lumen catheter (12) is inserted into a duct or body passage through the accessory channel of an endoscopic instrument. The catheter typically includes a cylindrical sheath (204) and substantially uniform diameter with a plurality of independent lumens (such as 59, 57) extending lengthwise therethrough. The catheter can be used to place stents, visualizing materials, and a needle-knife (206) assembly for increasing access to the common bile duct.
CA002220683A 1995-05-12 1996-05-13 Method and apparatus for electrosurgically obtaining access to the biliary tree with an adjustably positionable needle-knife Expired - Lifetime CA2220683C (en)

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US08/440,562 US5599300A (en) 1992-05-11 1995-05-12 Method for electrosurgically obtaining access to the biliary tree with an adjustably positionable needle-knife
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