Therapy or surgical instrument - has pre-shaped balloons of different sizes inflated via endoscope etc.

摘要

Pre-shaped balloons (1) of different sizes are inflated in groups by air or water etc. via a hose with valve (5), pressure gauge etc., and incorporate threads to control their shape. They are mounted on oblong surgical instruments such as probes, catheters or endoscopes (2). These have lengthwise passages through which a medium is supplied to them for inflation to varying degrees. The balloons are usable to correct undesirable movement of the stomach, heart etc., being inserted in cavities in the body. USE/ADVANTAGE - For therapy, operations, diagnosis or prophylaxis. Widely usable in different parts of the body.