Abstract: A body tissue has oppositely disposed first and second tissue sides with an aperture extending therebetween. An apparatus for selectively permitting access through the body tissue includes a proximal balloon adapted for placement adjacent the first tissue side. A distal balloon is adapted for placement adjacent the second tissue side. An expandable support member is adapted to extend through the aperture and defines a support member lumen providing fluid communication between the first and second tissue sides. The expandable support member is attached to the proximal and distal balloons and has at least one of an inner support member lining and an outer support member cover. A support member valve is located within the support member lumen and selectively permits access through the aperture between the first and second tissue sides. A closure device is provided for permanently occluding the support member lumen.

Abstract: An intraoperative anastomosis method is described and comprises the steps of providing an intraluminal prosthesis having a first end and a second end; suturing a first vessel to a second vessel to form a vessel junction; intraluminally delivering the prosthesis so that the first end of the prosthesis is disposed within the first vessel and the second end of the prosthesis is disposed within the second vessel; and deploying the prosthesis so that the prosthesis overlaps and reinforces the vessel junction. The vessel suturing, prosthesis delivering, and prosthesis deploying steps may be performed in a single operation. Other devices, systems, and methods are described.

Abstract: An aortic stent graft and a method of deploying the aortic stent graft. The method comprises providing a tapered tubular graft having a distal end and a proximal end, providing at least one stent attached to the graft at a site adjacent the distal end of the graft, loading the graft into an introducer, inserting the introducer through an incision in the aorta, deploying the graft inside the aorta; and suturing the proximal end of the graft in place.

Abstract: A magnetic frame for displaying an object, such as a photograph or other item, on a magnetically attractive surface, such as a refrigerator, cabinet, or the like, includes an envelope for enclosing the object therein. The magnetic frame further includes a flat magnetic sheet having at least one magnetized surface for magnetic attraction through the envelope to the magnetically attractive surface. The magnetic sheet is positioned within the envelope adjacent to the object for attaching the magnetic frame to the magnetically attractive surface for displaying the object through a transparent portion of the envelope.

Abstract: A skimmer pool closure assembly for closing off a swimming pool from a pool skimmer that is mounted to the pool adjacent a side wall opening includes a face plate attachable to either the pool skimmer or the side wall and having a configuration generally coextensive with the side wall opening. The face plate has a centrally located opening for registration with the side wall opening and pool skimmer. The skimmer pool closure assembly includes a hatch cover removably and threadedly securable to the face plate and is sized to snugly fit within or about the face plate opening for preventing water from entering the skimmer. The hatch cover includes a tool receiving slot for enabling a person to install and remove the hatch cover from the face plate. Alternatively, a safety insert may be threadedly secured to the face plate for selectively allowing items and water into the skimmer.