Bariatric sleeve

   
   

Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.

El método y el aparato para limitar la absorción de los productos alimenticios en partes específicas del sistema digestivo se presenta. Un dispositivo gastrointestinal del implante se ancla en el estómago y extiende más allá del ligamento de Treitz. Todo el alimento que sale del estómago se concentra a través del dispositivo. El dispositivo gastrointestinal incluye un ancla para anclar el dispositivo al estómago y a una manga flexible para limitar la absorción de alimentos en el duodeno. El ancla es plegable para la entrega y el retiro endoscopic.

 
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