Patent ID: 9138336
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A mechanical distension apparatus for treating a luminal organ, comprising: an elongate, tubular structure configured to be inserted into a luminal segment of the intestines, esophagus or vagina at a treatment location within the luminal segment; the tubular structure comprising a central axial channel configured to allow normal operation of said lumenal segment; said tubular structure having first and second ends and being compressible along a longitudinal axis between said ends to form an axially compressed configuration; said tubular structure having at least two spaced apart anchor portions configured to engage an internal wall of the luminal segment at said treatment location while in said axially compressed configuration; and wherein the tubular structure is biased to elongate to an expanded configuration, said bias configured to impart a force on the luminal segment at said treatment location to lengthen the luminal segment at said location.