Apparatus and method for sustaining vitality of organs of the gastrointestinal tract

摘要

Medical treatment apparatus and method for sustaining the vitality of an organ in the gastrointestinal tract by catheterization including improvements in catheter placement, ischemia detection, and oxygenation is disclosed. In one embodiment, the catheter includes magnetically responsive material and placement of the catheter is accomplished by manipulating one or more magnetic devices.