Pneumatic Medical device for treating intussusception

特許 権利維持 Intussusception refers to the invagination of a part of the intestine in to itself. This is one the the most common abdominal surgeries in early childhood, occurring at the rate of 95 per 100,000 (ages 1-3) . The hydrostatic treatment for intussusception dates back at least 2500 years, but thus far there have not been any devices that have been dedicated to treating this disorder. When the intussusception cannot be treated hydrostatically or pneumatically, surgical intervention is used usually through laproscopic means . Surgical intervention is often required when the intussusception remains untreated for 24 hours . This Pneumatic Medical device for treating intussusceptionis comprised of a pressurized gas chamber, connected to various filters, valves, heaters that allow the injection of air in to the intestines at a temperature that is comfortable to the patient. The device also has computerized subsystems that permit users to receive alarms (in case of abnormalities) and a unique rapid pulsing feature that can be used if needed.