Medical antireflux device based on magnets action
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1. An antireflux device adapted to be surgically applied to the esophagus of a person comprising:
- a pair of magnets (1) symmetrically positioned with opposite polarities of the magnets under the diaphragm of the person compressing the lower portion of the esophagus to close the lumen of the esophagus to prevent reflux of gastric material into the esophagus.
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An antireflux device is adapted to be surgically applied to the esophagus of a person. The device includes a pair of magnets symmetrically positioned with the opposite polarities of the magnets under the diaphragm of the person so as to compress the lower portion of the esophagus. This closes the lumen to prevent reflux of gastric material into the esophagus. The magnets may be covered with silicon or another biologically inert material.
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1. An antireflux device adapted to be surgically applied to the esophagus of a person comprising:
a pair of magnets (1) symmetrically positioned with opposite polarities of the magnets under the diaphragm of the person compressing the lower portion of the esophagus to close the lumen of the esophagus to prevent reflux of gastric material into the esophagus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- 7. Antireflux device to be positioned endoscopically in the esophageal wall of a person comprising a pair of magnets symmetrically and vertically positioned inside the submucosa of the esophageal wall of the person in correspondence to the cardial zone, with the opposite polarities of the magnets face to face, to compress the inner portion of the esophageal wall of the person to close the lumen thereof to prevent reflux of gastric material into the esophagus.
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