CA2453286A1 - Constriction device including fixation structure - Google Patents
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| US09/902,821 US6491706B1 (en) | 2001-07-10 | 2001-07-10 | Constriction device including fixation structure |
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| PCT/US2002/021688 WO2003005884A2 (en) | 2001-07-10 | 2002-07-09 | Constriction device including fixation structure |
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