System and method for temporary tongue suspension
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    发明授权
    System and method for temporary tongue suspension 有权
    临时舌头悬吊系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07934506B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-03

    申请号:US11765235

    申请日:2007-06-19

    摘要: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue, and more particularly for temporarily suspending the tongue. One embodiment of the device comprises an elongate member with a retractable distal tissue-engaging tip that is movable within the lumen of tubular member configured for insertion into the tongue, preferably from an inferior surface of the jaw. The device may be used diagnostically assess the effect of performing tongue suspension in a patient prior to permanent implantation of a glossopexy device. The retractable distal tissue-engaging tip may be removed after diagnostic assessment, or left in place and attached to a temporary external securing device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于操纵舌头的方法和装置,更具体地,用于临时悬挂舌头。 该装置的一个实施例包括细长构件,该细长构件具有可伸缩的远端组织接合尖端,其可在管状构件的内腔内移动,构造成用于插入舌部,优选地从颌的下表面插入舌部。 该装置可以在血液松解装置永久植入之前在诊断上用于评估在患者体内执行舌头悬浮液的效果。 可伸缩的远端组织接合尖端可以在诊断评估之后被移除,或者留在原位并附接到临时的外部固定装置。