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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2008
Jeffrey Milsom, New York, NY (US);
Howard Riina, Scarsdale, NY (US);
J. Fredrick Cornhill, New York, NY (US);
Jeffrey Milsom, New York, NY (US);
Howard Riina, Scarsdale, NY (US);
J. Fredrick Cornhill, New York, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
In one form of the invention, there is provided a method for treating rectal prolapse, the method comprising: inserting an expandable element into a prolapsed rectum via the anus; expanding the expandable element so that the expandable element securely engages the rectum; advancing the expanded element distally so as to return the prolapsed rectum to its normal, non-prolapsed state; and securing the rectum to supporting tissue whereby to retain the rectum in its normal, non-prolapsed state. In another form of the invention, there is provided an endoscope assembly for treating rectal prolapse, the endoscope assembly comprising: an endoscope; a balloon catheter; and a tacker; wherein the endoscope, balloon catheter and tacker are mounted together for insertion as a unit.