作者: Yakub A. Ellias
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关键词: Gastrointestinal implant 、 Human stomach 、 Medicine 、 Esophagus 、 Stomach 、 Retainer 、 Insert (molecular biology) 、 Anatomy 、 Gastrointestinal device
摘要: An endoscopic stomach insert for treating obesity in humans by reducing the desire eating, comprising a base-sized passing through human mouth and esophagus; plurality of flexible blades coupled at one end thereof to base circumferentially arranged about central axis, where are biased extend substantially radially outward downward from base; retainer releasably coupling distal portions within close proximity each other axis base. The is thus adapted be passed esophagus into stomach, upon releasing flare outwardly form dome-shaped cage, applying pressure causing sensation fullness eating.