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Satiation pouches and methods of use

  • US 20040143342A1
  • Filed: 01/16/2003
  • Published: 07/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of positioning a prosthetic device within a patient having an esophagus, a stomach, and a gastro-esophageal junction region, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a prosthetic device having a proximal opening and an exit port, and a barrier on a proximal portion of the prosthetic device, the barrier having a central passage at least partially aligned with the proximal opening;

    securing the prosthetic device within a patient by attaching the prosthetic device to tissue of the gastro-esophageal region of the patient, the prosthetic device oriented such that food ingested by the patient passes from the esophagus through the central passage and proximal opening into the interior of the prosthetic device; and

    causing the barrier device to contact surrounding tissue, the barrier minimizing passage of food from the esophagus around the exterior of the prosthetic device and into the stomach.

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