Abstract: The present invention provides a probe-guide for guiding, identifying, and harvesting a biopsy, said probe-guide can be combined with an optical probe, a biopsy needle or a device for delivering a medicament.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for expanding a vessel during a surgical procedure. The method utilizes a device comprising an expandable elastic portion and a flexible pipe portion. The pipe portion is situated at an angle relative to the elastic portion. The method includes the steps of cutting a stab incision in the vessel, inserting the expandable elastic portion into the vessel, and expanding the elastic portion.

Abstract: Fastening means for artificial joints including two titanium wires that are wound into a spiral and wherein the wires clamp a number of bristles between them that extend essentially radially outwards towards the interior of the bone. The bristles are a little bit too long for undisturbed insertion into the cavity of the bone and, thus they will be slightly turned backwards on insertion, thereby securing a very steady grip once inserted.

Abstract: This invention provides a surgical method for minimizing constrictions in a vessel in a joint area at the site of an anastomotic ring placement. The method includes inserting an upper part of a hollow, T-shaped member through an incision in a vessel. The T-shaped member includes a vertical part comprising a pipe or hose and an upper part which is more elastic than the vertical part and consists essentially of an expansible elongated balloon in an unexpanded state. The elongated balloon is an open communication with the hollow vertical part and can be expanded by pressurizing with a pressure medium through the vertical part into the upper part so as to expand the upper part and thereby substantially uniformly deform a portion of the joined area of the vessel. The method also includes depressurizing the upper part by removing the pressure medium and allowing the upper part to return to its unexpanded state and then removing the upper part from the vessel prior to attachment of an anastomotic ring to the vessel.

Abstract: In surgery, especially in microsurgery, the joining of blood vessel ends or other tubular organs, anastomosis, consumes a considerable part of the time. In order to carry out anastomosis rapidly and reliably a surgical instrument (1) according to the invention is provided with two clamping members (2,3), each being arranged to support a fastening structure (5a,5b) comprising a ring with axially directed pins (6). The clamping members (2,3) are rotatably connected to the instrument and can be actuated by a mechanism (i.a. 7) to be turned towards each other to join the fastening structure (5a,5b) and vessels or organs (50,51) threaded onto these.The invention also relates to fastening devices (5a,5b) shaped in such a manner that they are retained in the clamping means (2,3) of the instrument until the joining has taken place.

Abstract: Fastening means for artificial joints including two titanium wires that are wound into a spiral and wherein the wires clamp a number of bristles between them that extend essentially radially outwards toward the interior of the bone. The bristles are a little bit too long for undisturbed insertion into the cavity of the bone and, thus they will be slightly turned backwards on insertion, thereby securing a very steady grip once inserted.