Perorally insertable gastroesophageal anti-reflux valve prosthesis and tool for implantation thereof

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PATENT NO 6254642
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08987693

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Disclosed is an instrument, valve prosthesis and procedure for the minimally invasive implantation of an anti-reflux valve in a patient for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Self-anchoring or stapleable one-way anti-reflux valve prostheses are provided, which may be implanted proximate a patient's gastroesophageal junction without open or laparoscopic surgery. An instrument for the peroral insertion, positioning and fixing of the valve prosthesis to the tissue of the esophagus is described for the implantation of either the self-anchoring or stapleable prosthesis.

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REFLUX CORPORATIONPO BOX 55156 HOUSTON TX 77255

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Taylor, Thomas V Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4298 10 3373

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