| abstract |
The invention relates to a device (1) for controlling the flow of blood in a blood vessel, comprising a chain (2) formed by links, having a limited maximum angle of rotation between each pair of links. According to the invention, the chain (2) includes a proximal portion (2p) equipped with a loop (3) designed to surround the blood vessel so as to compress same, and a distal portion (2d) designed to close the loop (3) with the application of traction. |