Method and apparatus for treating obesity

Details Method and apparatus for treating obesity Method and apparatus for treating obesity

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A61B 17/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1198956

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING OBESITY Abstract of the Disclosure A stomach insert for treating obesity in humans by reducing the stomach volume comprises a flexible torus-shaped inflatable balloon having a central opening extending there- through. At least a portion of the balloon has a self-sealing substance to facilitate puncture thereof with a needle for inflating the balloon and sealing of the puncture upon removal of the needle. The method herein comprises positioning the balloon inside the stomach of the person being treated for obesity so as to reduce the stomach volume.

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