US20090299487A1 - Satiation devices and methods - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of devices and methods for achieving weight loss in humans, and specifically to the use of devices implantable within the human stomach for controlling feelings of hunger.
- gastric balloons that prevent overeating by occupying volume within the stomach.
- gastric balloons can migrate down the GI tract, causing obstruction and thus necessitating removal.
- a satiation device utilizing principles of the present invention includes a tube having a collapsed position proportioned to permit introduction of the tube into a portion of the stomach. Once positioned within the body, the tube self-expands into contact with the interior of the stomach. During use, food ingested into the stomach passes through the tube.
- the tube may be formed of a material that prevents food within the tube from contacting the surrounding walls of the stomach.
- the tube may be positionable within the antrum of the stomach.
- the device may include a fundal basket which may or may not be attached to a proximal end of an antral tube, and/or a bowel tube which may or may not be attached to a distal end of an antral tube.
- a small pouch is attached to a cage structure such as a fundal basket and positioned at the proximal end of the stomach.
- this pouch may be provided without a cage structure and is independently secured against the proximal stomach wall by endoscopy guided sutures or other means.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a human stomach and a portion of the small intestine.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a satiation device utilizing principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a satiation device similar to that of FIG. 2 , but including a drug delivery reservoir.
- FIG. 4A is a schematic illustration of a stomach, pylorus, and bowel, showing introduction of the device of FIG. 2 or 3 into the antrum.
- FIG. 4B is a schematic illustration similar to FIG. 4A , showing the device in position.
- FIG. 4C is a schematic illustration similar to FIG. 43 , showing withdrawal of the device into a sheath for subsequent removal from the body.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic illustration similar to the illustration of FIG. 4B , showing the position of an alternative device having an antral tube and a bowel tube.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration similar to the illustration of FIG. 4B , showing the position of an alternative device having an antral tube that does not cross the pyloric sphincter.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view of an antral tube similar to the antral tube of FIG. 6 , with retaining structures formed into the external surface.
- FIG. 8 is a plan view of an antral tube similar to the antral tube of FIG. 6 , with retaining structures formed at the proximal and distal ends.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are plan views of antral tubes similar to the antral tube of FIG. 6 , with variations of retaining ridges formed on their external surfaces.
- FIGS. 10A-10C are perspective views of satiation devices having antral tubes and fundal baskets.
- FIGS. 10D-10F are partial side elevation views of satiation devices having antral tubes and bowel tubes. Each figure illustrates a portion of the antral tube and a portion of the bowel tube.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view of a satiation device having an antral tube, fundal basket, and bowel tube.
- FIG. 12A is a plan view schematically illustrating insertion of a device such as the devices of FIGS. 10A-10C into the body.
- FIG. 12B is a plan view schematically illustrating removal of the device such as the devices of FIGS. 10A-10C from the body.
- FIG. 13 schematically illustrates an alternative embodiment of a satiation device positioned within a human stomach.
- FIG. 14 is a side elevation view of a satiation device utilizing a coil configuration.
- FIG. 15 schematically illustrates the satiation device of FIG. 15 positioned within a human stomach.
- FIGS. 16A and 16B are end views of a tube for a satiation device, such as a fundal basket, antral tube, or bowel tube, illustrating tab members that may be utilized to facilitate tube removal.
- a satiation device such as a fundal basket, antral tube, or bowel tube
- FIG. 17A schematically illustrates in vivo positioning of an alternative satiation device utilizing a standalone stomach pouch.
- FIG. 17B is a schematic illustration similar to FIG. 17A , but further illustrating a cage in combination with the stomach pouch.
- FIG. 17C is a schematic illustration similar to FIG. 17B , but further illustrating an alignment extension in combination with the stomach pouch and cage.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a stomach pouch of a type that may be utilized as shown in FIGS. 17A-17C .
- FIG. 19A is a perspective view of an alternative stomach pouch of a type that may be utilized as shown in FIGS. 17A-17C .
- FIG. 19B is a cross-sectional side view of the stomach pouch of FIG. 19A .
- FIG. 20 illustrates in vivo positioning of an alternative satiation device utilizing a duodenal absorption barrier prosthesis.
- Stomach S includes a fundus F at its proximal end and an antrum A at its distal end.
- Antrum A feeds into the pylorus P which attaches to the duodenum D, the proximal region of the small intestine.
- Within the pylorus P is a sphincter that prevents backflow of food from the duodenum D into the stomach.
- the middle region of the small intestine, positioned distally of the duodenum D, is the jejunum J.
- satiation devices include an antral tube positionable within the antrum A, and may optionally include a fundal tube connected to the proximal end of the antral tube for placement in the fundus F, and/or a bowel tube connected to the distal end of the antral tube for placement in the duodenum D.
- the device may be modular in that that the various components may be provided separate from one another.
- the separate implanted components may be attached to one another within the body during implantation, or certain ones of them may remain unattached to one another even after implantation.
- the physician may assemble the components to one another just prior to implantation.
- Modular components are desirable in that they permit the physician to select sizes for each component that are appropriate for the patient.
- the device may be a unitary device in the sense that the components (e.g. the antral tube, bowel tube and/or fundal basket) are not separately provided but instead form a single-unit implant.
- FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of a satiation device 100 utilizing principles of the present invention.
- Satiation device 100 includes an elongate tubular body 10 having a proximal section 12 and a distal section 14 .
- Proximal section 12 includes a reduced diameter neck 16 .
- Distal section 14 preferably has an hourglass profile including a pair of broadened sections 18 and a waisted section 20 between the broadened sections.
- Tubular body 10 is proportioned to be at least partially positioned within the antrum of the stomach such that food moving into the antrum passes through the hollow interior of the tubular body.
- the tubular body 10 (which will also be referred to as the antral tube) may be made of shape memory materials such as nitinol or other shape memory alloys, or shape memory polymers, and is preferably made of a soft mesh or other framework formed of nitinol or stainless steel wires in combination with a polymeric barrier that prevents ingested food passing through the antral tube 10 from contacting the walls of the antrum.
- the polymeric barrier may be a skin formed on the exterior or interior of the mesh, or the mesh may be encapsulated in polymeric material or the polymer may be disposed in the interstices of the mesh.
- the device 100 may optionally include one or more pharmaceutical delivery reservoirs 22 , which are filled with substances known to inhibit release of Ghrelin or other hormones associated with feelings of satiety.
- substances may be chemical or pharmaceutical substances, therapeutic molecules or cells, or genetic material.
- Each such reservoir 22 may comprise a fluid pocket formed between a first layer of fluid impermeable polymeric material and a second layer of semi-permeable membrane that allows the substances to pass from the reservoirs into the surrounding tissue.
- the polymeric material used to form the tube may be impregnated with substances useful for maintaining low Ghrelin levels.
- the reservoir or material containing the inhibitive substances may be in a portion of the device that lies within the antrum and/or in a portion that lies within the duodenum, particularly the segment of the duodenum that is proximal of the ampulla of vader, as it is believed that receptors for such substances are present in these areas.
- the antral tube 10 is passed into the patient blindly, under radiologic guidance, or under endoscopic guidance. Prior to implantation, the antral tube 10 is preferably packaged in a tubular sheath 26 (see FIG. 4A ) by compressing the antral tube 10 about its longitudinal axis and inserting it into tubular sheath 26 .
- the sheath 26 with the antral tube 10 packaged inside, is passed into the stomach via the patient's mouth and positioned within the antrum as shown in FIG. 4A .
- the antral tube 10 is then pushed out the distal end of the sheath 26 using a pushing device 28 inserted into the proximal end of the sheath.
- the mesh forming the antral tube is preferably constructed so as to be self-expanding, such that the tube 10 springs radially open into an expanded condition upon its ejection from the sheath 26 .
- the antral tube exerts pressure against the interior surfaces against which it is in contact, so as to create the feeling of satiety and to inhibit Ghrelin release.
- the radial pressure of the device against the walls also secures the device against the walls of the antrum and prevents it from moving through the pylorus, even in the presence of peristalsis.
- the antral section is covered, such as by a polymeric material, shielding the stomach contents from the antrum. This may suppress chemical mediators of the sensation of hunger, such as grhelin production.
- the hour-glass shape of the distal portion 14 is configured such that when the device is implanted, the waist section 20 becomes seated at the pyloric sphincter as shown in FIG. 4B .
- removal of the device is carried out by inserting sheath 26 into the stomach, and by extending a grasping instrument such as snare 30 through the sheath.
- Snare 30 is closed around the neck 16 of the tube 10 and withdrawn, causing the tube 10 to collapse and be drawn into the sheath 26 .
- the sheath is withdrawn from the patient.
- FIGS. 16A and 16B show end views of the proximal portion of an alternative antral tube 11 which is provided to include one or more radially extending tabs 13 .
- Tabs 13 are preferably rounded and smooth to minimize interference with flow through the tube 11 .
- tabs 13 are drawn inwardly using endoscopic instruments, causing the tube to collapse inwardly.
- an alternate embodiment of satiation device 110 includes an antral tube 10 a similar to that of the previous embodiments, but additionally includes a small diameter bowel tube 32 at its distal end.
- the bowel tube 32 is preferably formed of a combination of mesh and polymer as described in connection with antral tube 10 of FIG. 2 . It simulates a Roux en Y, or gastric bypass, procedure by keeping food away from the proximal portion of the small bowel (i.e. away from the duodenum or the jejunum and duodenum, the portions of the small intestine at which most carbohydrates and proteins are absorbed by the body). This in turn prevents absorption of food by the proximal portion of the small bowel, and thus reduces the total amount of food absorbed by the body.
- the bowel tube 32 is smaller in diameter than the antral tube 10 a , and is of a diameter that will allow it to press gently against the walls of the small bowel. It must also be sufficiently flexible to pass posteriorly and distally into the second portion of the duodenum without damaging the mucosa. This may be facilitated by the use of a guidewire that is first introduced with an endoscope.
- the bowel tube 32 may be a soft wire mesh (formed, for example, of shape memory alloys, nitinol, stainless steel alloys, stainless steel or polymers including shape memory polymers) covered with a polymer to prevent food and digestive juices from contacting the mucosa of the duodenum.
- Tube 32 may be provided to have a valve 34 at its distal end, which functions to prevent reflux of intestinal contents.
- the bowel tube includes an opening 33 to ensure that the ampulla of vader is not obstructed.
- a conventional guide wire may also be used to facilitate positioning of the bowel tube 32 . If a guide wire is used, it is first placed into the duodenum using endoscopy or radiology to guide the wire placement. The bowel tube 32 and antral tube 10 a are then placed over the wire and guided over the wire into the duodenum or jejunum to the desired location. Next, the guide wire is removed. The small bowel tube position is maintained by bearing against the proximal end of the antral tube using a pushing instrument (such as the pusher 28 shown in FIG. 4A ), while the covering sheath is withdrawn. As they are released from the sheath, the small bowel tube and the antral tube deploy and expand into contact with the antrum walls.
- a pushing instrument such as the pusher 28 shown in FIG. 4A
- the antral tube 10 a and bowel tube 32 may be provided separately.
- Components of a modular system may be attached to one another pre-operatively or after each component has been positioned within the body.
- a satiation device 120 may be configured, as shown in FIG. 6 , to have an antral tube 10 b that is positioned only within the antrum and that does not cross the pyloric sphincter.
- the satiation device 120 is preferably self-expanding and may be formed of a soft nitinol, shape memory polymer, or stainless steel mesh, preferably in combination with a polymer. Outward radial pressure between the antral tube and the stomach walls prevent the tube from moving distally through the pylorus, even in the presence of peristalsis. Additional mechanisms may be provided to prevent movement of the tube towards the fundus and/or pylorus.
- soft and directional “fish scale” type structures 36 may be formed on the mesh or polymer on the exterior surface of the antral tube 10 b as shown in FIG. 7 .
- the figure shows the scales oriented to prevent movement of the device towards the pylorus, but it should be appreciated that movement towards the fundus may be prevented by orienting the scales in the opposite direction.
- a plurality of hooks 38 may be formed on the proximal and/or distal ends of the antral tube 10 b , as shown in FIG. 8 . These hooks gently attach to the mucosa of the antrum and prevent movement in the proximal and/or distal direction. Such hooks should be sufficiently small as to not penetrate the submucosa or muscularis.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate the use of ridges formed on the exterior of the antral tube for preventing migration of the tube.
- the ridges may be formed in a variety of configurations, such as the helical ridges 40 shown on the FIG. 9A embodiment or the rings 42 shown in the FIG. 9B embodiment. These same mechanisms for preventing movement may be applied to the bowel tube as well, as described with respect to FIGS. 10D-10F .
- a basket structure may extend from the proximal end of the antral tube for positioning in the fundus.
- a fundal basket 44 a , 44 b , 44 c may be formed of a mesh provided with large openings sized to permit food to readily flow through the fundal basket into the antral tube.
- the mesh of the fundal basket is preferably not covered with a polymeric skin or coating.
- the fundal basket is mechanically connected to the antral tube, such as by spring members 46 a ( FIG. 10A ), elongate struts 46 b ( FIG. 10B ), mesh 46 c ( FIG. 10C ) or equivalent structural components.
- an embodiment utilizing an antral tube and fundal basket may be provided in a modular form—in which the antral and fundal components are separate from one another and then attached to one another pre-operatively or following implantation in the body.
- the antral tube and fundal basket may comprise a unitary device.
- Similar attachment mechanisms may be used to attach a bowel tube to an antral tube in embodiments having these components, regardless of whether a fundal basket is used.
- the bowel section 132 b and antral section 110 b may be connected with one or more longitudinal struts, as shown in FIGS. 10E and 10F .
- An alternative embodiment may be provided without an attachment strut, in which case bowel tube 132 a may be placed separately from antral tube 110 a , and it may include a neck section 133 (or tabs such as tabs 13 of FIGS. 16 A/ 16 B) at its proximal edge to allow recovery with an endoscopically controlled snare. See FIG. 10D .
- a device of this type may be provided as a modular or unitary device.
- embodiments having an antral tube 10 b and a fundal basket 44 may further include a bowel tube 32 attached to the antral tube.
- the bowel tube 32 functions to keep food away from the proximal small bowel.
- the bowel tube 32 may have properties similar to those described with respect to the embodiment of FIG. 5 .
- FIGS. 10A-10F and 11 are preferably inserted into the stomach in a collapsed condition, such as within a sheath 26 as shown in FIG. 12A .
- the distal tip of the antral tube is placed at the pylorus (or across the pylorus as with the FIG. 2 embodiment) and the sheath is withdrawn. As they are released, the antral and fundal units self-expand and may shorten slightly.
- the tube can be placed under radiological guidance or endoscopic guidance or over a guide wire as described above with respect to FIG. 5 .
- the antral tube, fundal basket and bowel tube may form parts of a unitary device, or they may be separately provided as modular components.
- each of the three components may be separately provided and then attached to one another prior to implantation or after the components have been positioned within the body.
- some but not all of the components e.g. the fundal basket and antral tube, or the antral tube and bowel tube
- removing the device is accomplished by extending a sheath 26 into the stomach, extending a grasping instrument through the sheath, grasping the proximal end of the device and pulling the tube into the sheath causing it to collapse. If a wire snare loop is to be used as the grasping instrument, the snare is placed around a neck (such as neck 16 shown in FIG. 2 or a similar neck 17 at the proximal end of the fundal basket as shown in FIG. 12B ) to grasp the device.
- a neck such as neck 16 shown in FIG. 2 or a similar neck 17 at the proximal end of the fundal basket as shown in FIG. 12B
- the proximal end of the tube may include tabs 13 that are pulled radially inwardly using an endoscopic instrument to facilitate collapse of the device.
- device 130 includes an antral tube 10 c positionable within the antrum to minimize direct contact between food entering the antrum and the walls of the antrum.
- the antral tube 10 c may be formed of a combination of soft polymeric material as well as reinforcing members formed of nitinol, stainless steel, and/or polymer.
- device 130 is formed of a polymeric sleeve 48 with nitinol struts 50 embedded in the sleeve material.
- Stainless steel or polymeric reinforcing bands 52 extend longitudinally along the interior walls of the tubular member.
- Inflatable reservoirs 54 formed of a soft elastic polymer are positioned on the exterior of the tubular sleeve 48 .
- a fill tube 56 is fluidly coupled to the reservoirs.
- reservoirs 54 are filled with saline to expand the sleeve 48 into contact with the antrum walls, so as to hold the device in place within the antrum.
- Fill tube 56 may detach from the reservoir following inflation using the saline.
- a one-way valve (not shown) may be located within the reservoir at the point of attachment of the fill tube.
- Device may be formed of a wire member coiled to create a stent-like device.
- the coil may be contoured to match the contours of interior lumen wall, such as by forming the coil of a shape memory material such as nitinol or polymers, and shape setting the material to the desired shape.
- Device 200 has a proximal portion 202 positionable in the antrum, and a distal portion 204 that may be positioned in the duodenum bulb or further within the small intestine.
- the pitch of the coil is selected to give the device 200 a desired strength and flexibility.
- a straight portion 206 connects the proximal and distal portions 202 , 204 .
- Straight portion 206 is positionable within the pyloric sphincter. Under normal conditions, the pyloric sphincter remains closed until the stomach is ready to evacuate its contents into the duodenum.
- Straight portion 206 is beneficial in that it provides structure connecting proximal and distal portions 202 , 204 while allowing the pyloric sphincter to correctly perform its normal function.
- device 200 may be formed of ribbons of material, or it may be formed from a metallic sheet, or its pattern may be cut from tubing.
- Device 300 includes a tubular pouch 302 that is positioned in the proximal region of the stomach.
- Pouch 302 includes a proximal end that is preferably positioned to be slightly proximal of the gastro_o-esophageal junction as shown.
- the walls of the pouch preferably taper inwardly from the proximal end towards the distal end.
- a proximal opening 304 of, for example, approximately 25 to 50 mm in diameter is located at the proximal end, and a distal opening 308 having a diameter of approximately 6-12 mm is formed at the distal end.
- the proximal opening 304 is preferably placed into alignment with the esophagus, and the distal opening 308 opens into the interior of the stomach.
- the pouch Because of its small volume (which may be on the order of approximately 30 cc-50 cc in volume), the pouch functions to limit the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. Food ingested by the patient remains in the pouch until digestive enzymes have broken it down sufficiently for it to pass through the distal opening 308 .
- the pouch is preferably self-expanding and may take a variety of forms.
- it may be formed of struts 310 or a mesh formed of nitinol, stainless steel, polymer (including shape memory polymer).
- a ring 312 is attached to the struts/mesh at the proximal end of the device, and also may be formed of nitinol, stainless steel, polymer (including shape memory polymer).
- the exterior or interior of the pouch covered with a material 313 will prevent passage of food through the sides of the pouch.
- a material is a polyester material such as the polyester sold by the DuPont Company under the trademark Dacron.
- FIGS. 19A and 19B show another example of a pouch 302 a .
- Pouch 302 a is formed of a shape memory coil that has been heat set to a funnel shape.
- Dacron polyester or other material 313 a may optionally cover the interior or exterior walls of the coil, although the coil may itself be sufficiently small as to prevent migration of food to the surrounding stomach walls.
- the material 313 a may be pinched between proximal-most coil 312 a and its adjacent coil as shown in FIG. 19B , so as to hold it in place.
- the pouches 302 , 302 a may be provided with a proximal-to-distal dimension that is fairly long (e.g. on the order of approximately 2.5-5.0 cm) and that thus gives the pouch a funnel shape as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19A .
- a variety of alternative shapes may be used for the pouch.
- the pouch may have a much shorter proximal-to-distal dimension and thus take the shape of a shallow saucer with a small hole on its bottom surface.
- the stomach pouch may be used alone or in combination with other components. If used without additional components, the proximal end of the pouch (e.g. ring 312 of pouch 302 or ring 312 a of pouch 302 a ) may serve as a sewing ring that is attached by sutures to the interior stomach walls. The suture may pass through the material 313 , 313 a (see FIG. 19B ) to strengthen the connection between the stomach wall and the device. Alternatively, the pouch may be used as a standalone device without sutures—in which case it may be held in place by the radial expansion forces of the struts, mesh or coils.
- the proximal end of the pouch e.g. ring 312 of pouch 302 or ring 312 a of pouch 302 a
- the suture may pass through the material 313 , 313 a (see FIG. 19B ) to strengthen the connection between the stomach wall and the device.
- the pouch may be used as a standalone device without sutures—in which case it may
- the stomach pouch may alternatively be one portion of a larger satiation device.
- the proximal portion of the pouch (such as ring 312 of the pouch of FIG. 18 or the upper coil 312 a of the pouch of FIG. 19A ) may be connected to the proximal end of a larger cage structure 314 .
- Cage 314 extends from the esophagus to the proximal portion of the antrum, and may be similar to the fundal baskets described above. It may be a large stent-like structure preferably formed of self-expanding material, such as stainless steel or a shape memory material such as nitinol or polymer. Cage 314 functions primarily to distend the stomach to create a feeling of satiety. As shown, the pouch 300 is suspended into the interior of cage 314 .
- alignment extension 316 is a tubular stent portion that extends into the esophagus. In one embodiment, extension 316 may be approximately 5 cm in length. It functions primarily to keep the proximal opening of the pouch aligned with the esophagus—so that food passing through the esophagus passes easily into the pouch.
- an enclosed bypass tail (not shown) may extend from distal opening 308 of the pouch through the pylorus into the small bowel to simulate a stomach bypass procedure.
- the structure of the tail may be similar to the bowel tube described with respect to FIG. 5 .
- stomach pouch and associated components may be implanted and removed using procedures of the type described with respect to previous embodiments.
- the components may be implanted simultaneously as a single device. Alternatively, they may be segmented for separate implantation and for subsequent suture attachment to one another once they are within the body.
- FIG. 20 Another embodiment of a satiation device is illustrated in FIG. 20 .
- This satiation device includes a duodenal absorption barrier—an elongate tube 400 that is positionable within the small intestine at a location slightly distal of the ampulla of vader.
- the barrier may be positioned a distance of approximately 1 cm or more from the ampulla of vader. Positioning of the tube so that it does not contact the ampulla (an opening through which bile passes into the duodenum) is desirable in that it minimizes the chance of irritation and choleocystitus.
- the tube 400 is preferably a flexible tube preferably approximately 20 cm or more in length. It may be constructed as described with the satiation devices described above. For example, it may be formed of a self-expandable material such as nitinol, stainless steel, or a shape memory polymer (e.g. oligo-(caprolactone)dimethacrylate or n-butyl acrylate), and covered with a polymer covering that is resistant to gastric juices (e.g. silicone) and that prevents passage of food byproducts through the walls of the tube.
- a self-expandable material such as nitinol, stainless steel, or a shape memory polymer (e.g. oligo-(caprolactone)dimethacrylate or n-butyl acrylate)
- a polymer covering that is resistant to gastric juices (e.g. silicone) and that prevents passage of food byproducts through the walls of the tube.
- the tube 400 prevents caloric intake in the small intestine by preventing absorption of food through the walls of the duodenum, and thus functions as an aid to weight loss.
- Tube 400 may be delivered and extracted using the techniques described above, and it may be held in place in any of the ways described herein, including sutures, barbs, scales, hooks, or under the outward pressure of the expanded device against the surrounding walls of the duodenum. Tube 400 may be used alone or in combination with components of the type described above.
Abstract
A device for inducing weight loss in a patient includes a tubular prosthesis self-expandable from a collapsed position in which the prosthesis has a first diameter to an expanded position in which the prosthesis has a second, larger, diameter. In a method for inducing weight loss, the prosthesis is placed in the collapsed position and inserted into a stomach of a patient. The prosthesis is allowed to self-expand from the collapsed position to the expanded position and into contact with the walls of the stomach, where it induces feelings of satiety and/or inhibits modulation of satiety-controlling factors such as Ghrelin.
Description
- The present invention relates generally to the field of devices and methods for achieving weight loss in humans, and specifically to the use of devices implantable within the human stomach for controlling feelings of hunger.
- Various medical approaches are used for controlling obesity. These approaches include diet, medication, and surgical procedures. One of the more successful surgical procedures is the vertical banded gastroplexy or the proximal gastric pouch with a Roux-en-Y anastomosis. However, known complications are present with each of these procedures and more successful options are desired.
- Other alternatives include implantation of gastric balloons that prevent overeating by occupying volume within the stomach. Unfortunately, gastric balloons can migrate down the GI tract, causing obstruction and thus necessitating removal.
- It is therefore desirable to provide a successful and minimally-invasive alternative to existing approaches for controlling obesity.
- A satiation device utilizing principles of the present invention includes a tube having a collapsed position proportioned to permit introduction of the tube into a portion of the stomach. Once positioned within the body, the tube self-expands into contact with the interior of the stomach. During use, food ingested into the stomach passes through the tube. In an alternate embodiment, the tube may be formed of a material that prevents food within the tube from contacting the surrounding walls of the stomach. In one embodiment, the tube may be positionable within the antrum of the stomach. In other alternative embodiments, the device may include a fundal basket which may or may not be attached to a proximal end of an antral tube, and/or a bowel tube which may or may not be attached to a distal end of an antral tube.
- In other alternative embodiments, a small pouch is attached to a cage structure such as a fundal basket and positioned at the proximal end of the stomach. In other alternative embodiments, this pouch may be provided without a cage structure and is independently secured against the proximal stomach wall by endoscopy guided sutures or other means.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a human stomach and a portion of the small intestine. -
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a satiation device utilizing principles of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a satiation device similar to that ofFIG. 2 , but including a drug delivery reservoir. -
FIG. 4A is a schematic illustration of a stomach, pylorus, and bowel, showing introduction of the device ofFIG. 2 or 3 into the antrum. -
FIG. 4B is a schematic illustration similar toFIG. 4A , showing the device in position. -
FIG. 4C is a schematic illustration similar toFIG. 43 , showing withdrawal of the device into a sheath for subsequent removal from the body. -
FIG. 5 is a schematic illustration similar to the illustration ofFIG. 4B , showing the position of an alternative device having an antral tube and a bowel tube. -
FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration similar to the illustration ofFIG. 4B , showing the position of an alternative device having an antral tube that does not cross the pyloric sphincter. -
FIG. 7 is a plan view of an antral tube similar to the antral tube ofFIG. 6 , with retaining structures formed into the external surface. -
FIG. 8 is a plan view of an antral tube similar to the antral tube ofFIG. 6 , with retaining structures formed at the proximal and distal ends. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B are plan views of antral tubes similar to the antral tube ofFIG. 6 , with variations of retaining ridges formed on their external surfaces. -
FIGS. 10A-10C are perspective views of satiation devices having antral tubes and fundal baskets. -
FIGS. 10D-10F are partial side elevation views of satiation devices having antral tubes and bowel tubes. Each figure illustrates a portion of the antral tube and a portion of the bowel tube. -
FIG. 11 is a plan view of a satiation device having an antral tube, fundal basket, and bowel tube. -
FIG. 12A is a plan view schematically illustrating insertion of a device such as the devices ofFIGS. 10A-10C into the body. -
FIG. 12B is a plan view schematically illustrating removal of the device such as the devices ofFIGS. 10A-10C from the body. -
FIG. 13 schematically illustrates an alternative embodiment of a satiation device positioned within a human stomach. -
FIG. 14 is a side elevation view of a satiation device utilizing a coil configuration. -
FIG. 15 schematically illustrates the satiation device ofFIG. 15 positioned within a human stomach. -
FIGS. 16A and 16B are end views of a tube for a satiation device, such as a fundal basket, antral tube, or bowel tube, illustrating tab members that may be utilized to facilitate tube removal. -
FIG. 17A schematically illustrates in vivo positioning of an alternative satiation device utilizing a standalone stomach pouch. -
FIG. 17B is a schematic illustration similar toFIG. 17A , but further illustrating a cage in combination with the stomach pouch. -
FIG. 17C is a schematic illustration similar toFIG. 17B , but further illustrating an alignment extension in combination with the stomach pouch and cage. -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a stomach pouch of a type that may be utilized as shown inFIGS. 17A-17C . -
FIG. 19A is a perspective view of an alternative stomach pouch of a type that may be utilized as shown inFIGS. 17A-17C . -
FIG. 19B is a cross-sectional side view of the stomach pouch ofFIG. 19A . -
FIG. 20 illustrates in vivo positioning of an alternative satiation device utilizing a duodenal absorption barrier prosthesis. - An anatomical view of a human stomach S and associated features is shown in
FIG. 1 . Stomach S includes a fundus F at its proximal end and an antrum A at its distal end. Antrum A feeds into the pylorus P which attaches to the duodenum D, the proximal region of the small intestine. Within the pylorus P is a sphincter that prevents backflow of food from the duodenum D into the stomach. The middle region of the small intestine, positioned distally of the duodenum D, is the jejunum J. - Various embodiments of satiation devices are described herein. Many of these devices include an antral tube positionable within the antrum A, and may optionally include a fundal tube connected to the proximal end of the antral tube for placement in the fundus F, and/or a bowel tube connected to the distal end of the antral tube for placement in the duodenum D.
- The device may be modular in that that the various components may be provided separate from one another. In such a modular system, the separate implanted components may be attached to one another within the body during implantation, or certain ones of them may remain unattached to one another even after implantation. Alternatively, the physician may assemble the components to one another just prior to implantation. Modular components are desirable in that they permit the physician to select sizes for each component that are appropriate for the patient. As another alternative, the device may be a unitary device in the sense that the components (e.g. the antral tube, bowel tube and/or fundal basket) are not separately provided but instead form a single-unit implant.
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FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of asatiation device 100 utilizing principles of the present invention.Satiation device 100 includes an elongatetubular body 10 having aproximal section 12 and adistal section 14.Proximal section 12 includes a reduceddiameter neck 16.Distal section 14 preferably has an hourglass profile including a pair of broadenedsections 18 and awaisted section 20 between the broadened sections. -
Tubular body 10 is proportioned to be at least partially positioned within the antrum of the stomach such that food moving into the antrum passes through the hollow interior of the tubular body. The tubular body 10 (which will also be referred to as the antral tube) may be made of shape memory materials such as nitinol or other shape memory alloys, or shape memory polymers, and is preferably made of a soft mesh or other framework formed of nitinol or stainless steel wires in combination with a polymeric barrier that prevents ingested food passing through theantral tube 10 from contacting the walls of the antrum. Thus, the polymeric barrier may be a skin formed on the exterior or interior of the mesh, or the mesh may be encapsulated in polymeric material or the polymer may be disposed in the interstices of the mesh. By preventing food from contacting the antrum walls as it passes from mid-stomach to the pylorus, the device prevents modulation of Ghrelin or other satiety controlling factors. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , thedevice 100 may optionally include one or morepharmaceutical delivery reservoirs 22, which are filled with substances known to inhibit release of Ghrelin or other hormones associated with feelings of satiety. Such substances may be chemical or pharmaceutical substances, therapeutic molecules or cells, or genetic material. Eachsuch reservoir 22 may comprise a fluid pocket formed between a first layer of fluid impermeable polymeric material and a second layer of semi-permeable membrane that allows the substances to pass from the reservoirs into the surrounding tissue. Alternatively, the polymeric material used to form the tube may be impregnated with substances useful for maintaining low Ghrelin levels. - The reservoir or material containing the inhibitive substances may be in a portion of the device that lies within the antrum and/or in a portion that lies within the duodenum, particularly the segment of the duodenum that is proximal of the ampulla of vader, as it is believed that receptors for such substances are present in these areas.
- During implantation, the
antral tube 10 is passed into the patient blindly, under radiologic guidance, or under endoscopic guidance. Prior to implantation, theantral tube 10 is preferably packaged in a tubular sheath 26 (seeFIG. 4A ) by compressing theantral tube 10 about its longitudinal axis and inserting it intotubular sheath 26. - The
sheath 26, with theantral tube 10 packaged inside, is passed into the stomach via the patient's mouth and positioned within the antrum as shown inFIG. 4A . Theantral tube 10 is then pushed out the distal end of thesheath 26 using a pushingdevice 28 inserted into the proximal end of the sheath. The mesh forming the antral tube is preferably constructed so as to be self-expanding, such that thetube 10 springs radially open into an expanded condition upon its ejection from thesheath 26. When in its expanded condition, the antral tube exerts pressure against the interior surfaces against which it is in contact, so as to create the feeling of satiety and to inhibit Ghrelin release. The radial pressure of the device against the walls also secures the device against the walls of the antrum and prevents it from moving through the pylorus, even in the presence of peristalsis. In an alternative embodiment, the antral section is covered, such as by a polymeric material, shielding the stomach contents from the antrum. This may suppress chemical mediators of the sensation of hunger, such as grhelin production. - The hour-glass shape of the
distal portion 14 is configured such that when the device is implanted, thewaist section 20 becomes seated at the pyloric sphincter as shown inFIG. 4B . The helps to prevent migration of the device within the stomach, yet because of the self-expanding nature will avoid obstruction of the pylorus. It may be additionally desirable to provide the antral tube to include a valve (not shown) within thewaist section 20, so as to prevent reflux of bile from the duodenum into the antrum. - Referring to
FIG. 4C , removal of the device is carried out by insertingsheath 26 into the stomach, and by extending a grasping instrument such assnare 30 through the sheath.Snare 30 is closed around theneck 16 of thetube 10 and withdrawn, causing thetube 10 to collapse and be drawn into thesheath 26. Once thetube 10 is stored within the sheath, the sheath is withdrawn from the patient. - It will be appreciated that various other mechanisms may be used to facilitate collapse of the tube for removal. For example,
FIGS. 16A and 16B show end views of the proximal portion of analternative antral tube 11 which is provided to include one or more radially extendingtabs 13.Tabs 13 are preferably rounded and smooth to minimize interference with flow through thetube 11. When the satiation device is to be removed,tabs 13 are drawn inwardly using endoscopic instruments, causing the tube to collapse inwardly. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , an alternate embodiment ofsatiation device 110 includes anantral tube 10 a similar to that of the previous embodiments, but additionally includes a smalldiameter bowel tube 32 at its distal end. Thebowel tube 32 is preferably formed of a combination of mesh and polymer as described in connection withantral tube 10 ofFIG. 2 . It simulates a Roux en Y, or gastric bypass, procedure by keeping food away from the proximal portion of the small bowel (i.e. away from the duodenum or the jejunum and duodenum, the portions of the small intestine at which most carbohydrates and proteins are absorbed by the body). This in turn prevents absorption of food by the proximal portion of the small bowel, and thus reduces the total amount of food absorbed by the body. - The
bowel tube 32 is smaller in diameter than theantral tube 10 a, and is of a diameter that will allow it to press gently against the walls of the small bowel. It must also be sufficiently flexible to pass posteriorly and distally into the second portion of the duodenum without damaging the mucosa. This may be facilitated by the use of a guidewire that is first introduced with an endoscope. - The
bowel tube 32 may be a soft wire mesh (formed, for example, of shape memory alloys, nitinol, stainless steel alloys, stainless steel or polymers including shape memory polymers) covered with a polymer to prevent food and digestive juices from contacting the mucosa of the duodenum.Tube 32 may be provided to have avalve 34 at its distal end, which functions to prevent reflux of intestinal contents. The bowel tube includes anopening 33 to ensure that the ampulla of vader is not obstructed. - Delivery of the
device 110 into, and its removal from, the stomach may be performed under radiological or endoscopic guidance as described with respect to the prior embodiments. A conventional guide wire may also be used to facilitate positioning of thebowel tube 32. If a guide wire is used, it is first placed into the duodenum using endoscopy or radiology to guide the wire placement. Thebowel tube 32 andantral tube 10 a are then placed over the wire and guided over the wire into the duodenum or jejunum to the desired location. Next, the guide wire is removed. The small bowel tube position is maintained by bearing against the proximal end of the antral tube using a pushing instrument (such as thepusher 28 shown inFIG. 4A ), while the covering sheath is withdrawn. As they are released from the sheath, the small bowel tube and the antral tube deploy and expand into contact with the antrum walls. - In a modular version of the
device 110, theantral tube 10 a andbowel tube 32 may be provided separately. Components of a modular system may be attached to one another pre-operatively or after each component has been positioned within the body. - An alternative form of a
satiation device 120 may be configured, as shown inFIG. 6 , to have anantral tube 10 b that is positioned only within the antrum and that does not cross the pyloric sphincter. As with the prior embodiments, thesatiation device 120 is preferably self-expanding and may be formed of a soft nitinol, shape memory polymer, or stainless steel mesh, preferably in combination with a polymer. Outward radial pressure between the antral tube and the stomach walls prevent the tube from moving distally through the pylorus, even in the presence of peristalsis. Additional mechanisms may be provided to prevent movement of the tube towards the fundus and/or pylorus. For example, soft and directional “fish scale”type structures 36 may be formed on the mesh or polymer on the exterior surface of theantral tube 10 b as shown inFIG. 7 . The figure shows the scales oriented to prevent movement of the device towards the pylorus, but it should be appreciated that movement towards the fundus may be prevented by orienting the scales in the opposite direction. - A plurality of
hooks 38 may be formed on the proximal and/or distal ends of theantral tube 10 b, as shown inFIG. 8 . These hooks gently attach to the mucosa of the antrum and prevent movement in the proximal and/or distal direction. Such hooks should be sufficiently small as to not penetrate the submucosa or muscularis. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate the use of ridges formed on the exterior of the antral tube for preventing migration of the tube. The ridges may be formed in a variety of configurations, such as thehelical ridges 40 shown on theFIG. 9A embodiment or therings 42 shown in theFIG. 9B embodiment. These same mechanisms for preventing movement may be applied to the bowel tube as well, as described with respect toFIGS. 10D-10F . - A basket structure may extend from the proximal end of the antral tube for positioning in the fundus. Referring to
FIGS. 10A-10C , afundal basket FIG. 10A ),elongate struts 46 b (FIG. 10B ),mesh 46 c (FIG. 10C ) or equivalent structural components. The proximal end of the fundal basket rests against the walls of the fundus of the stomach and thereby functions to prevent migration of the device within the stomach. An embodiment utilizing an antral tube and fundal basket may be provided in a modular form—in which the antral and fundal components are separate from one another and then attached to one another pre-operatively or following implantation in the body. Alternatively, the antral tube and fundal basket may comprise a unitary device. - Similar attachment mechanisms may be used to attach a bowel tube to an antral tube in embodiments having these components, regardless of whether a fundal basket is used. For example, the
bowel section 132 b andantral section 110 b may be connected with one or more longitudinal struts, as shown inFIGS. 10E and 10F . An alternative embodiment may be provided without an attachment strut, in whichcase bowel tube 132 a may be placed separately fromantral tube 110 a, and it may include a neck section 133 (or tabs such astabs 13 of FIGS. 16A/16B) at its proximal edge to allow recovery with an endoscopically controlled snare. SeeFIG. 10D . As discussed previously, a device of this type may be provided as a modular or unitary device. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , embodiments having anantral tube 10 b and afundal basket 44 may further include abowel tube 32 attached to the antral tube. As discussed previously with respect toFIG. 5 , thebowel tube 32 functions to keep food away from the proximal small bowel. Thebowel tube 32 may have properties similar to those described with respect to the embodiment ofFIG. 5 . - As with the previous embodiment, the embodiments of
FIGS. 10A-10F and 11 are preferably inserted into the stomach in a collapsed condition, such as within asheath 26 as shown inFIG. 12A . In the case of theFIG. 10A-10C embodiments which include antral and fundal tubes only, the distal tip of the antral tube is placed at the pylorus (or across the pylorus as with theFIG. 2 embodiment) and the sheath is withdrawn. As they are released, the antral and fundal units self-expand and may shorten slightly. - If a small bowel tube is to be included, as in
FIGS. 10D-10F , the tube can be placed under radiological guidance or endoscopic guidance or over a guide wire as described above with respect toFIG. 5 . As discussed, the antral tube, fundal basket and bowel tube may form parts of a unitary device, or they may be separately provided as modular components. In a modular device, each of the three components may be separately provided and then attached to one another prior to implantation or after the components have been positioned within the body. In another form of modular device, some but not all of the components (e.g. the fundal basket and antral tube, or the antral tube and bowel tube) may comprise a unitary device, and an additional modular component may be provided for subsequent attachment to the unitary device either before or after implantation. - Referring to
FIG. 12B , removing the device, whether it includes only an antral tube, fundal and antral tubes, or fundal, antral and small bowel tube, is accomplished by extending asheath 26 into the stomach, extending a grasping instrument through the sheath, grasping the proximal end of the device and pulling the tube into the sheath causing it to collapse. If a wire snare loop is to be used as the grasping instrument, the snare is placed around a neck (such asneck 16 shown inFIG. 2 or asimilar neck 17 at the proximal end of the fundal basket as shown inFIG. 12B ) to grasp the device. Engagement with the snare loop would assist in collapsing the tube as the snare is tightened around the neck and withdrawn into thesheath 26. Alternatively, as described with respect toFIGS. 16A and 16B , the proximal end of the tube may includetabs 13 that are pulled radially inwardly using an endoscopic instrument to facilitate collapse of the device. - Another
alternative satiation device 130 is shown inFIG. 13 . As with the prior devices,device 130 includes anantral tube 10 c positionable within the antrum to minimize direct contact between food entering the antrum and the walls of the antrum. Theantral tube 10 c may be formed of a combination of soft polymeric material as well as reinforcing members formed of nitinol, stainless steel, and/or polymer. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 13 ,device 130 is formed of a polymeric sleeve 48 with nitinol struts 50 embedded in the sleeve material. Stainless steel or polymeric reinforcingbands 52 extend longitudinally along the interior walls of the tubular member.Inflatable reservoirs 54 formed of a soft elastic polymer are positioned on the exterior of the tubular sleeve 48. Afill tube 56 is fluidly coupled to the reservoirs. After the device is positioned within the antrum,reservoirs 54 are filled with saline to expand the sleeve 48 into contact with the antrum walls, so as to hold the device in place within the antrum. Filltube 56 may detach from the reservoir following inflation using the saline. To prevent saline leakage, a one-way valve (not shown) may be located within the reservoir at the point of attachment of the fill tube. - Another alternative embodiment of a
satiation device 200 is shown inFIGS. 14 and 15 . Device may be formed of a wire member coiled to create a stent-like device. The coil may be contoured to match the contours of interior lumen wall, such as by forming the coil of a shape memory material such as nitinol or polymers, and shape setting the material to the desired shape.Device 200 has aproximal portion 202 positionable in the antrum, and adistal portion 204 that may be positioned in the duodenum bulb or further within the small intestine. The pitch of the coil is selected to give the device 200 a desired strength and flexibility. - A
straight portion 206 connects the proximal anddistal portions Straight portion 206 is positionable within the pyloric sphincter. Under normal conditions, the pyloric sphincter remains closed until the stomach is ready to evacuate its contents into the duodenum.Straight portion 206 is beneficial in that it provides structure connecting proximal anddistal portions - Although a preferred material for the
device 200 is wire, it should be noted that a variety of alternative materials may be used for this purpose. For example,device 200 may be formed of ribbons of material, or it may be formed from a metallic sheet, or its pattern may be cut from tubing. - Yet another embodiment of a
satiation device 300 is illustrated inFIG. 17A .Device 300 includes atubular pouch 302 that is positioned in the proximal region of the stomach.Pouch 302 includes a proximal end that is preferably positioned to be slightly proximal of the gastro_o-esophageal junction as shown. The walls of the pouch preferably taper inwardly from the proximal end towards the distal end. Aproximal opening 304 of, for example, approximately 25 to 50 mm in diameter is located at the proximal end, and adistal opening 308 having a diameter of approximately 6-12 mm is formed at the distal end. Theproximal opening 304 is preferably placed into alignment with the esophagus, and thedistal opening 308 opens into the interior of the stomach. - Because of its small volume (which may be on the order of approximately 30 cc-50 cc in volume), the pouch functions to limit the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. Food ingested by the patient remains in the pouch until digestive enzymes have broken it down sufficiently for it to pass through the
distal opening 308. - The pouch is preferably self-expanding and may take a variety of forms. For example, referring to
FIG. 18 it may be formed ofstruts 310 or a mesh formed of nitinol, stainless steel, polymer (including shape memory polymer). Aring 312 is attached to the struts/mesh at the proximal end of the device, and also may be formed of nitinol, stainless steel, polymer (including shape memory polymer). The exterior or interior of the pouch covered with amaterial 313 will prevent passage of food through the sides of the pouch. One example of such a material is a polyester material such as the polyester sold by the DuPont Company under the trademark Dacron. -
FIGS. 19A and 19B show another example of apouch 302 a.Pouch 302 a is formed of a shape memory coil that has been heat set to a funnel shape. Dacron polyester orother material 313 a (FIG. 19B ) may optionally cover the interior or exterior walls of the coil, although the coil may itself be sufficiently small as to prevent migration of food to the surrounding stomach walls. The material 313 a may be pinched between proximal-most coil 312 a and its adjacent coil as shown inFIG. 19B , so as to hold it in place. - The
pouches FIGS. 18 and 19A . However, a variety of alternative shapes may be used for the pouch. For example, the pouch may have a much shorter proximal-to-distal dimension and thus take the shape of a shallow saucer with a small hole on its bottom surface. - The stomach pouch may be used alone or in combination with other components. If used without additional components, the proximal end of the pouch (
e.g. ring 312 ofpouch 302 or ring 312 a ofpouch 302 a) may serve as a sewing ring that is attached by sutures to the interior stomach walls. The suture may pass through thematerial FIG. 19B ) to strengthen the connection between the stomach wall and the device. Alternatively, the pouch may be used as a standalone device without sutures—in which case it may be held in place by the radial expansion forces of the struts, mesh or coils. - The stomach pouch may alternatively be one portion of a larger satiation device. For example, referring to
FIG. 17B , the proximal portion of the pouch (such asring 312 of the pouch ofFIG. 18 or the upper coil 312 a of the pouch ofFIG. 19A ) may be connected to the proximal end of alarger cage structure 314.Cage 314 extends from the esophagus to the proximal portion of the antrum, and may be similar to the fundal baskets described above. It may be a large stent-like structure preferably formed of self-expanding material, such as stainless steel or a shape memory material such as nitinol or polymer.Cage 314 functions primarily to distend the stomach to create a feeling of satiety. As shown, thepouch 300 is suspended into the interior ofcage 314. - Additionally, the pouch (as used with or without cage 314) may also be attached at its proximal end to an
alignment extension 316. Referring toFIG. 17C ,alignment extension 316 is a tubular stent portion that extends into the esophagus. In one embodiment,extension 316 may be approximately 5 cm in length. It functions primarily to keep the proximal opening of the pouch aligned with the esophagus—so that food passing through the esophagus passes easily into the pouch. - Finally, an enclosed bypass tail (not shown) may extend from
distal opening 308 of the pouch through the pylorus into the small bowel to simulate a stomach bypass procedure. The structure of the tail may be similar to the bowel tube described with respect toFIG. 5 . - The stomach pouch and associated components may be implanted and removed using procedures of the type described with respect to previous embodiments. In embodiments in which the stomach pouch includes the cage, alignment extension, and/or bypass tail, the components may be implanted simultaneously as a single device. Alternatively, they may be segmented for separate implantation and for subsequent suture attachment to one another once they are within the body.
- Another embodiment of a satiation device is illustrated in
FIG. 20 . This satiation device includes a duodenal absorption barrier—anelongate tube 400 that is positionable within the small intestine at a location slightly distal of the ampulla of vader. For example, the barrier may be positioned a distance of approximately 1 cm or more from the ampulla of vader. Positioning of the tube so that it does not contact the ampulla (an opening through which bile passes into the duodenum) is desirable in that it minimizes the chance of irritation and choleocystitus. - The
tube 400 is preferably a flexible tube preferably approximately 20 cm or more in length. It may be constructed as described with the satiation devices described above. For example, it may be formed of a self-expandable material such as nitinol, stainless steel, or a shape memory polymer (e.g. oligo-(caprolactone)dimethacrylate or n-butyl acrylate), and covered with a polymer covering that is resistant to gastric juices (e.g. silicone) and that prevents passage of food byproducts through the walls of the tube. - The
tube 400 prevents caloric intake in the small intestine by preventing absorption of food through the walls of the duodenum, and thus functions as an aid to weight loss. -
Tube 400 may be delivered and extracted using the techniques described above, and it may be held in place in any of the ways described herein, including sutures, barbs, scales, hooks, or under the outward pressure of the expanded device against the surrounding walls of the duodenum.Tube 400 may be used alone or in combination with components of the type described above. - Various embodiments of satiation device have been described herein. These embodiments are giving by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It should be appreciated, moreover, that the various features of the embodiments that have been described may be combined in various ways to produce numerous additional embodiments.
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1-74. (canceled)
75. A satiation pouch designed to be attached to a patient's stomach adjacent the gastro-esophageal junction therein, for limiting the amount of food that can be consumed at one time, said pouch having walls that taper inwardly on progressing from a proximal opening to a smaller distal opening, the pouch being proportioned such that when the proximal opening is positioned at the distal end of a patient's esophagus, the distal opening is disposed in the proximal region of the stomach, and said proximal and distal openings being proportioned such that food ingested by the patient can remain in the pouch until broken down sufficiently for it to pass through the distal opening.
76. The pouch of claim 75 which is self expanding to a saucer shape.
77. The pouch of claim 75 which is self-expanding to an approximate funnel shape.
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