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Gastric constriction device

  • US 7,758,493 B2
  • Filed: 10/22/2004
  • Issued: 07/20/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of constricting the volume of a stomach, the method comprising the steps of:

  • sealing an entry to the stomach at the oesophagus, wherein the sealing is effected by inflating a sealing member;

    applying a suction to the interior of the stomach to at least partially collapse the stomach from a normal volume to a reduced volume;

    positioning a gastric constriction device relative to the stomach; and

    releasing the suction;

    wherein the gastric constriction device then applies a constricting force to the stomach to constrict the volume of the stomach.

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