Endoscopic gastric bypass
US7211114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic device separates ingested food from gastric fluids or gastric fluids and digestive enzymes, to treat obesity. In a particular embodiment a gastric bypass stent comprises a tubular member and two or more stent members defining a lumen. The tubular member has a substantially liquid impervious coating or covering and one or more lateral openings to permit one-way liquid flow.
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