Support structures and methods of using the same

摘要

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for forming an anastomosis between adjacent intestinal sections of tissue is provided. The apparatus includes an anastomosis device having an anvil and a tubular body portion, wherein the anvil is selectively attachable to the tubular body portion by a shaft; and a support structure for deposition between the intestinal sections of tissue. The support structure includes a body defining an aperture therein for receiving the shaft. The body has an outer terminal edge. The support structure includes at least one layer of expandable material disposed at the outer terminal edge of the body.

主权项

1. An apparatus for forming an anastomosis between adjacent intestinal sections of tissue, comprising:
a surgical stapling instrument having a staple cartridge, an anvil, and a shaft, the anvil defining an outer terminal edge; and a support structure for deposition between intestinal sections of tissue, the support structure including:
a body defining an aperture therein for receiving the shaft and having an outer terminal edge; andan outer portion comprising a pair of drapes, skirts, or membranes extending from the outer terminal edge of the body and radially beyond the outer terminal edge of the anvil, each drape skirt, or membrane of the pair of drapes, skirts, or membranes extending completely around the outer terminal edge of the body and having a first, undeployed condition and a second, deployed condition extending from the body.