Method and apparatus for detection of acid reflux
US6475145B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for monitoring gastrointestinal pH levels are disclosed. A gastroesophageal diagnostic device for determining the duration of exposure of a patient's esophagus to pH levels clinically significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease is disclosed.
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