Bulking of upper esophageal sphincter for treatment of obesity

Details Bulking of upper esophageal sphincter for treatment of obesity Bulking of upper esophageal sphincter for treatment of obesity

2005-04-28

2010-06-15

Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3774)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Hollow or tubular part or organ

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736392

ABSTRACT:
A method for treatment of obesity involves implantation of bulking devices within the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) to inhibit swallowing, thereby limiting food intake and treating obesity. One or more bulking devices are implanted within or near the UES to create a partial obstruction, partially impair UES muscle function, or both. The bulking devices make swallowing difficult, limiting the rate of food intake by a patient, and discouraging the patient from quickly consuming an excessive amount of food at one time.

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