发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for treating obesity |
摘要 |
A stomach insert for treating obesity in humans by reducing the stomach volume comprises a flexible torus-shaped inflatable balloon having a central opening extending therethrough. At least a portion of the balloon has a self-sealing substance to facilitate puncture thereof with a needle for inflating the balloon and sealing of the puncture upon removal of the needle. The method herein comprises positioning the balloon inside the stomach of the person being treated for obesity so as to reduce the stomach volume.
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申请公布号 |
US4416267(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1983.11.22 |
申请号 |
US19810329182 |
申请日期 |
1981.12.10 |
申请人 |
GARREN, LLOYD R.;GARREN, MARY L. |
发明人 |
GARREN, LLOYD R.;GARREN, MARY L. |
分类号 |
A61F5/00;(IPC1-7):A61B17/00 |
主分类号 |
A61F5/00 |
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