Method and apparatus for electrical stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract
US6091992A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing electrical stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract. The apparatus features an implantable pulse generator which may be coupled to the gastric system through one or more medical electrical leads. In the preferred embodiment the leads couple to the circular layer of the stomach.
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