Use of electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter to modulate lower esophageal sphincter pressure
US8160709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes methods and devices using low frequency electrical stimulation or neural high frequency stimulation to modulate lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure. The electrical stimulation may be delivered to the LES via one or more electrodes that is placed in contact with the LES tissue. The methods and devices are useful to treat a number of conditions or disease conditions, including for example, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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