| 摘要 |
<p>A dilatation system (30) preferably including a dilator (32) and a detachable handle (34) for achieving step dilation of a bodily opening is provided. The dilator (32) preferably is steerable and can be visually guided using a fiber optic scope (36) positioned in a lumen (44) formed in a shaft (42) of the dilator (32). Fluid can be delivered through the lumen (44) with the scope (36) positioned therein so as to distend, irrigate, or insufflate a space within the body. A kit (116) also is provided that includes elements desired to facilitate step dilation of a body opening.</p> |
