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Gastrointestinal sleeve device and methods for treatment of morbid obesity

  • US 7,220,284 B2
  • Filed: 06/29/2005
  • Issued: 05/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of treating a patient, comprising the steps of:

  • providing an artificial stoma device;

    transesophageally advancing the device to an attachment site in the vicinity of the gastroesophageal junction; and

    attaching the device at the attachment site;

    wherein the attaching step comprises advancing at least one anchor through a delivery cannula and through the wall of the stomach, the wall having a mucosal surface and a serosal surface, and positioning the anchor against the serosal surface; and

    wherein the anchor is enlargeable from a first configuration for passing through the cannula, to a second configuration for functioning as an anchor.

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