摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a medical apparatus (100) including a device (116) used in the treatment of weight loss, obesity and potentially other associated health problems, e.g., type Il diabetes. The device is used to impede absorption of nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract, i.e., bypassing a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. The medical apparatus enables implantation of the device using minimally invasive techniques, such a transesophageal approach under visualization. The device may be implanted via a working channel of a medical scope, e.g., an endoscope or in' combination with a medical scope.</p> |
申请人 |
GORE ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC.;CULLY, EDWARD, H.;GOEPFRICH, JAMES;HOPMEYER, JOANNE;SHAW, EDWARD, E. |
发明人 |
CULLY, EDWARD, H.;GOEPFRICH, JAMES;HOPMEYER, JOANNE;SHAW, EDWARD, E. |