Randomized stimulation of a gastrointestinal organ

Details Randomized stimulation of a gastrointestinal organ Randomized stimulation of a gastrointestinal organ

2009-10-01

2011-10-04

Bockelman, Mark W (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

Reexamination Certificate

active

08032223

ABSTRACT:
A device, system and method for stimulating a digestive organ is provided where the stimulation is randomized.

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