Intragastric device for treating obesity

Details Intragastric device for treating obesity Intragastric device for treating obesity

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

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07066945

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method comprising at least one intragastric member or artificial bezoar made of a digestive-resistant or substantially indigestible material that is introduced into a gastric lumen of a mammal for the treatment of obesity. The intragastric member or artificial bezoar is typically at inserted into the gastric lumen in a partially compacted configuration, whereby it is then manipulated into, or allowed to assume, a second expanded configuration sufficiently large to remain within the reservoir of the stomach during normal activities and not be passed through the pylorus into the intestines. In animals, the present invention has been found to be effective in achieving weight loss over a several month period, while being easy to place and retrieve.

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