Method and apparatus for endoscopic repair of the lower esophageal sphincter
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May 14, 2002
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Nov 12, 1999
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Method and apparatus for repairing the lower esophageal sphincter is provided. The method includes placing the lower esophagus and the fundus adjacent to one another, placing a restraint near a surface of the lower esophagus, placing a second restraint near a surface of the fundus, and then drawing them together to secure the fundus to the lower esophagus. The apparatus includes a pointed carrier containing a first anchor and a second anchor, the second anchor containing a sclerosing agent.
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