Tissue anchorable devices
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1. A method of reducing gastric reflux comprising:
- (a) providing a device having a tether attached to a device body, said device body being configured for preventing reflux while enabling ingested material to flow between said device body and esophageal or stomach tissue and into said stomach; and
(b) suspending said device body within or below an LES by anchoring said tether to a tissue at or above said LES.
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Abstract
A device for treating GERD is provided. The device includes a device body capable of at least partially preventing reflux of stomach content to the esophagus while enabling flow of esophageal content around said device body and into the stomach.
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1. A method of reducing gastric reflux comprising:
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(a) providing a device having a tether attached to a device body, said device body being configured for preventing reflux while enabling ingested material to flow between said device body and esophageal or stomach tissue and into said stomach; and (b) suspending said device body within or below an LES by anchoring said tether to a tissue at or above said LES. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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