摘要 |
Diet evaluation gastric apparatus ( 18 ) is provided, which detects when a patient ( 10 ) swallows, and detects the type and amount of matter ingested. The apparatus includes electrodes ( 74, 100 ) adapted to be coupled to the fundus and antrum of the patient and to measure electrical and mechanical activity therein, and a control unit ( 90 ) to analyze such electrical and mechanical activity and optionally apply electrical energy to modify the activity of tissue of the patient.
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