Methods, systems and devices for reducing the luminal surface area of the gastrointestinal tract
US10299857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2255
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems and devices for treating a patient include providing a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to deliver energy to tissue and treating tissue of the gastrointestinal tract by causing the tissue treatment element to deliver energy to an energy delivery zone. Treatment results in a reduction in the luminal surface area of at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. In particular embodiments, the methods, systems and devices are used to treat diabetes.
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