摘要 |
A medical device and procedure is provided for rapidly forming an anastomosis between two viscera, while minimizing the potential of breaching the mural boundary. The medical device (30) generally includes a first magnet assembly (32) and a second magnet assembly (34). Each of the magnet assemblies includes a magnetic core (36,38) defining an axial opening (44,46) and at least one includes a transverse passageway (48,50). The axial openings are sized to correspond with the size of the desired anastomosis. The transverse passageway is size to permit passage of a wire guide therethrough for placement of the first and second magnet assemblies. The medical device approximates the tissues of the two viscera, such that endoscopic excision and affixation of the tissues may be performed to create the anastomosis.
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