摘要 |
<p>Morbid obesity is treated by implacement in the fundus of a hollow shaped appliance. The appliance (10) is formed of semi-rigid skeleton members (11) and is collapsible to a dimension and shape which can be inserted into the stomach through the esophagus and cardiac opening. Upon release of the collapsed device in the stomach, it autogenously re-assumes its normal uncollapsed shape.</p> |