WO2008014191A3 - Apparatus and method for manipulating or retracting tissue and anatomical structure - Google Patents
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Abstract
Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes.
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