Sutureless gastroesophageal anti-reflux valve prosthesis and tool for peroral implantation thereof
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Apr 8, 2003
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Sep 6, 2001
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Mar 26, 2001
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Dec 9, 1997
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Disclosed are an instrument, valve prosthesis and procedure for the minimally invasive implantation of a sutureless anti-reflux valve in a patient for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. A prosthesis is provided that comprises a cylindrical housing, a mounting ring and a one-way anti-reflux valve depending from the mounting ring. The cylindrical housing is constructed of a memory material that can be fixed in the gastroesophageal junction. The mounting ring and the anti-reflux valve are fixed within the housing.
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