Methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders
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1. A method for treating a patient with a GI disorder, comprising:
- providing at least one stimulator having at least two electrodes;
implanting the at least one stimulator adjacent to at least one stimulation site at least in part responsible for the GI disorder;
providing operating power to the at least one stimulator;
using at least one external appliance to transmit stimulation parameters to the at least one stimulator;
receiving and storing the stimulation parameters;
generating stimulation pulses in accordance with the stimulation parameters; and
delivering the stimulation pulses to the at least one stimulation site adjacent to the at least one stimulator;
wherein the stimulator has a size and shape suitable for placement of the electrodes adjacent to the at least one stimulation site.
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Abstract
A small implantable stimulator(s) having at least two electrodes is implanted adjacent to a gastrointestinal nerve and/or muscle for the stimulation treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, including gastrointestinal motility, sphincteric disorders, and/or eating disorders. The stimulator provides a means of stimulating tissue at a stimulation site when desired, and may be implanted via a minimal surgical procedure.
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28 Claims
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1. A method for treating a patient with a GI disorder, comprising:
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providing at least one stimulator having at least two electrodes;
implanting the at least one stimulator adjacent to at least one stimulation site at least in part responsible for the GI disorder;
providing operating power to the at least one stimulator;
using at least one external appliance to transmit stimulation parameters to the at least one stimulator;
receiving and storing the stimulation parameters;
generating stimulation pulses in accordance with the stimulation parameters; and
delivering the stimulation pulses to the at least one stimulation site adjacent to the at least one stimulator;
wherein the stimulator has a size and shape suitable for placement of the electrodes adjacent to the at least one stimulation site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for treating a patient with a GI disorder, comprising:
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providing at least one stimulator having at least two electrodes;
providing at least one sensor;
implanting the at least one stimulator adjacent to at least one stimulation site at least in part responsible for the GI disorder;
providing operating power to the at least one stimulator;
using the sensor to sense a medical condition;
determining stimulation parameters based upon the sensed medical condition;
generating stimulation pulses in accordance with the stimulation parameters; and
delivering the stimulation pulses to the at least one stimulation site adjacent to the at least two electrodes;
wherein the stimulator has a size and shape suitable for placement of the electrodes adjacent to the at least one stimulation site. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for treating a patient with a GI disorder, comprising:
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providing at least one implantable microstimulator having at least two electrodes;
providing at least one sensor wherein the at least one sensor is a part of the at least one implantable microstimulator;
implanting the at least one implantable microstimulator adjacent to at least one stimulation site at least in part responsible for the GI disorder;
providing operating power to the at least one implantable microstimulator;
using the sensor to sense a medical condition;
determining stimulation parameters based upon the sensed medical condition;
generating stimulation pulses in accordance with the stimulation parameters; and
delivering the stimulation pulses to nerve structures adjacent to the at least two electrodes;
wherein the at least two electrodes of the implantable microstimulator have a size and shape suitable for placement adjacent to the at least one stimulation site. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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