Project Overview

Esophageal strictures form in the esophagus from built up scar tissue caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus. A previous group designed a device that can measure both the volume of the esophagus at the stricture and the tissue compliance. The device must now be refined to make it viable for use in a hospital setting. This includes modifying a syringe gun to fit two syringes, measuring the accuracy of the pressure sensors, and continued testing. Simplicity, cost, and patient concern must be taken into account. The end goal is to have a completed device and apply for a patent for the device.

Files

• PDS (October 5, 2007)
• Midsemester Presentation (October 18, 2007)
• Midsemester Report (October 24, 2007)
• Final Report (December 12, 2007)
• Final Poster Presentation (December 19, 2007)

Contact Information

Team Members

• William Stanford - Team Leader & BSAC
• Thomas Fleming - Communicator
• Daniel Frost - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. John Webster - Advisor
• Mark Reichelderfer - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2007: Device for dilating esophageal strictures
• Spring 2006: Device for dilating esophageal stictures