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Method and devices for modifying the function of a body organ

  • US 20040210243A1
  • Filed: 04/16/2003
  • Published: 10/21/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of decreasing motility of a stomach, comprising:

  • creating at least one plication between a first and a second tissue region from within the stomach, wherein the at least one plication is configured within the stomach such that contractions produced by the stomach arc attenuated to affect a rate at which contents within the stomach are emptied therefrom.

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