METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE SURGICAL CREATION OF SATIETY AND BIOFEEDBACK PATHWAYS
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1. A device to treat obesity comprising:
- a restrictive balloon adapted to circumscribe the stomach and which defines a restrictive volume of the stomach; and
an integral sensor located with the balloon wherein the sensor is responsive to changes in the restrictive volume of the stomach.
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Abstract
Disclosed are devices and systems which to sense parameters related to the mechanical forces imposed on devices implanted in the stomach. The parameters of the system are further translated into patient feedback systems to create satiety inducing pathways in the stomach.
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12 Claims
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1. A device to treat obesity comprising:
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a restrictive balloon adapted to circumscribe the stomach and which defines a restrictive volume of the stomach; and an integral sensor located with the balloon wherein the sensor is responsive to changes in the restrictive volume of the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of inducing satiety in a patient comprising:
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implanting a restrictive balloon to circumscribe the stomach of a patient wherein the restrictive balloon defines a restricting volume and wherein the restrictive balloon further comprises an integral sensor to detect changes in the restricting volume; detecting changes in a restricted volume defined by the restrictive balloon; and transmitting the detected changes of the restricted volume to a device efferent pathway and thence to a patient afferent pathway for stimulation, wherein the stimulation induces satiety in the patient. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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