EXPANDER-ASPIRATOR Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: expander -aspirator has two handles with branches and suction tube fixed on one of branches. Suction tube is provided with rows of openings and union positioned at one end of suction tube. Opposite end of suction tube is made in the form of truncated cone with base arranged between branches. Branches are provided with additional openings facilitating aspiration of congested content from hollow organ clearance. Thrust screw mechanism fixed to one of handles is gauged for predetermined opening of branches depending on number of screw revolutions. Convex mark is formed on screw handle to provide for visual and tactile controlling of number of revolutions. Expander-aspirator of such construction is used for dosed devulsion of sphincteral apparatuses of gastrointestinal tract, in particular, pyloric sphincter and simultaneously for aspiration of contents from hollow organs. EFFECT: reduced manipulation traumatism and wider operational capabilities. 3 cl, 2 dwg