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Method and apparatus for treating obesity

  • US 4,416,267 A
  • Filed: 12/10/1981
  • Issued: 11/22/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A stomach insert for treating obesity in humans by reducing the stomach volume comprising a flexible, free-floating and unattached, inflatable balloon having a central opening extending therethrough, the balloon being inflatable to a volume of a person being treated, at least a portion of the balloon having a self-sealing substance to facilitate puncture thereof with insufflation means through which the balloon is inflated and to facilitate sealing of the puncture upon removal of the insufflation means.

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