Transillumination catheter and system

• Main Authors: DUHAYLONGSOD FRANCIS G, NARCISO HUGH L
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 02.05.2002
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

A method of identifying vasculature comprising the steps of introducing an indicator in a peripheral vessel, and advancing a portion of the indicator into an internal vessel to identify said vessel. A catheter for identifying vasculature is also disclosed. The catheter is adapted to be introduced in...