Autonomic nerve stimulation to treat a pancreatic disorder

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APP PUB NO 20070027484A1
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11191740

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A method for stimulating a portion of a vagus nerve of a patient to treat a pancreatic disorder is provided. At least one electrode is coupled to at least one portion of an autonomic nerve of the patient. The portion may include a celiac plexus, a superior mesenteric plexus, and a thoracic splanchnic. An electrical signal is applied to the portion of the vagus nerve using the electrode to treat the pancreatic disorder.

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LIVANOVA USA INC100 CYBERONICS BLVD HOUSTON TX 77058

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buras, William R Friendswood, TX 24 1061
Guzman, Albert W League City, TX 12 1169
Maschino, Steven E Seabrook, TX 36 4091
Parnis, Steven M Pearland, TX 19 3123

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