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Methods and Devices for Stimulation of an Organ with the Use of a Transectionally Placed Guide Wire

  • US 20090018606A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2008
  • Published: 01/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of attaching a device to a wall of a hollow organ within a patient, the wall having an inner surface facing within the organ and an outer surface facing away from the organ, the method comprising:

  • positioning a guide wire wherein the guide wire transects the wall of the organ and extends through tissue to an exterior of the patient;

    advancing the device over the guide wire from the exterior of the patient toward the organ, wherein the device comprises at least one lead having at least one electrode; and

    attaching the device to the wall of the organ so that the at least one electrode is positioned so as to stimulate the wall.

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