Systems and methods for treating obesity and other...

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2002-11-08

2008-12-23

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C607S133000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07468060

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods affect tightening of the pyloric sphincter and/or serve to mediate or moderate receptive relaxation of muscles in the stomach, to treat or mitigate various physiologic conditions, such as obesity, biliary reflex, GERD, and/or Barrett's esophagus. The systems and methods may be used as either a primary treatment modality, or applied as a supplementary treatment before, during or after a primary intervention.

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