Bariatric device and method

Details Bariatric device and method Bariatric device and method

2006-08-08

2010-12-07

Mendez, Manuel A (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

Reexamination Certificate

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07846174

ABSTRACT:
A bariatric device includes a body having a wall defining a lumen, the wall configured to generally conform to the shape and size of at least one chosen from i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus, ii) the esophageal-gastric junction, and iii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, with the wall adapted to exert pressure on the at least one chosen from i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus, ii) the esophageal-gastric junction, and iii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, thereby influencing a neurohormonal feedback mechanism of the patient to cause at least partial satiety by augmenting fullness caused by food and simulating fullness in the absence of food.

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