Inventors:
David H. Chi - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael Rhodes Lovell - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
A61B 5/103, A61B 5/107, G01B 1/00, G01B 5/20
US Classification:
33512, 33511, 33542, 600587
Abstract:
a device for measuring dimensions in a hollow organ of the body, includes: a length of conduit; a measuring mechanism on one end of the conduit; and an indicator in connection with a second end of the conduit. The indicator is in operative connection with the measuring mechanism to provide an indication of a dimension measured by the measuring mechanism. In one embodiment, the measuring mechanism includes extending members that open and close in the manner of forceps to contact the walls of the organ.