Heartburn and reflux disease treatment with controlled wireless energy supply
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Sep 17, 2002
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Feb 10, 2000
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Aug 12, 1999
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A heartburn and reflux disease treatment apparatus and method includes and uses an operable restriction device implanted in a patient and engaging the stomach close to the cardia or engaging the esophagus to form a restricted passageway in the stomach or esophagus. A source of energy external to the patient's body and a control device for releasing wireless energy from the source of energy from outside the patient's body are provided, so that the released wireless energy is used in connection with the operation of the restriction device to enlarge or contract the passageway.
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