Systems methods for applying a selected treatment agent into...

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2004-08-05

2008-12-02

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S041000, C607S133000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07458378

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods apply a selected treatment agent or agents into contact with tissue at or in the region of a dysfunctional sphincter (in the case of GERD, fecal incontinence, or other dysfunctional sphincter disorders) to affect improved sphincter barrier function and/or to disrupt abnormal nerve pathways. The treatment agent can include at least one cytokine and/or at least one tissue bulking agent and/or at least one vanilloid compound to evoke a desired tissue response. The systems and methods can be used a primary treatment modality, or applied as a supplementary treatment before, during or after a primary intervention.

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