Apparatus and method for endoscopic submucosal dissection

摘要

A kit (100) and a method for delivering an injectable solution to a tissue treatment site are provided. The kit includes a housing (134) having a chamber (136), a proximal portion and a distal portion. An injectable solution having a viscosity greater than about 10,000 cP is provided in the chamber. A plunger (142) is provided in the proximal portion of the housing. The kit also includes a pressure gauge (175) operably connected to the housing. The kit may also include a handle (138) connected to the housing and a plunger advancing member (143) having a plunger handle (144) connected thereto provided separate from the housing. The kit may also include an inner shaft (114) provided separate from the housing and having a proximal end portion configured for operably connecting with the distal portion of the housing for receiving the injectable solution therethough and a distal end of the shaft configured for insertion in to the tissue treatment site.