Methods of treatment using a bariatric sleeve
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1. A method of treating type 2 diabetes comprising:
- anchoring a flexible sleeve within a diabetic patient, the sleeve being open at both ends; and
extending the flexible sleeve into the duodenum.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of treating type 2 diabetes comprising:
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anchoring a flexible sleeve within a diabetic patient, the sleeve being open at both ends; and
extending the flexible sleeve into the duodenum. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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