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Gastrointestinal motility control

  • US 7,343,201 B2
  • Filed: 11/29/2004
  • Issued: 03/11/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of control of a gastrointestinal tract, or a portion thereof, the gastrointestinal tract, or portion thereof, comprising a pylorus, the method comprising the steps of:

  • electrically stimulating patches in the vicinity of the pylorus until the pylorus relaxes; and

    applying electrical energy to the gastrointestinal tract or a portion thereof to invoke a desired motility response of the gastrointestinal tract.

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