摘要 |
<p>A heartburn and reflux disease treatment apparatus for surgical application in the abdomen of a patient comprises an adjustable restriction device (2) adapted to engage the stomach close to the cardia or esophagus to form a restricted food passageway in the stomach or esophagus of the patient. A post-operation adjustment device (12) is designed to mechanically adjust the restriction device, preferably in a non-invasive manner, to enlarge or restrict the food passageway. The treatment apparatus allows post-operation daily adjustments of the restriction device to enlarge the food passageway when the patient eats and to restrict or close the food passageway between meals.</p> |