摘要 |
<p>In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.</p> |
申请人 |
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED |
发明人 |
BOULAIS, DENNIS, R;BANIK, MICHAEL, S.;TURTURRO, VINCENT;ROWLAND, CHRISTOPHER;HOFFMAN, DAVID, W.;O'CONNOR, JOHN, P.;COUVILLON, LUCIEN, ALFRED, JR.;MASEDA, LUIS, J.;HOVEY, DONALD, C.;ADAMS, MARK, L.;SHAW, WILLIAM, J.;BRENNER, LAURENCE, D. |