Methods and devices for treating sphincter disorders

A method of reinforcing a sphincter, comprising:

• disposing a scaffold of bioabsorbable material at least partially around a body part selected from the group consisting of an esophagus, a gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), a lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and combinations thereof;
• coupling, via the scaffold, a body portion selected from the group consisting of the GEJ, a portion of an esophagus, and combinations thereof to a diaphragm;
• and
• inducing a formation of collagen tissue around a portion of the body part.

A method of reinforcing a sphincter, comprising:

• disposing a scaffold of bioabsorbable material at least partially around a body part containing at least a portion of a gastroesophageal junction (GEJ);
• inducing a formation of collagen tissue around a portion of the GEJ;
• coupling the scaffold to the GEJ;
• and
• coupling the GEJ to an adjacent body portion.