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US8467874B2

Gastrointestinal electrical stimulation

University of Texas System

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method of treatment for obesity, in an individual in need thereof, by administering electrical stimulation at dual sites in the gastrointestinal tract. The electrical stimulations are administered by positioning bipolar stimulatory electrodes in contact with the gastric …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Jiande Chen
Priority date
April 11, 2000
Filing date
July 19, 2010
Grant date
June 18, 2013
Publication date
June 18, 2013
Language
en
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