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Methods of delivering energy to body portions to produce a therapeutic response

  • US 7,294,125 B2
  • Filed: 07/09/2004
  • Issued: 11/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of treating a patient with gastrointestinal reflux disease comprising:

  • applying energy from a device to an esophageal sphincter to produce a therapeutic response,wherein the therapeutic response includes effecting sufficient injury to the esophageal sphincter to cause hyperplasia,wherein the entire device is positioned outside of an esophagus of the patient during the step of applying energy.

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