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US 2009/0024148 A1Published application
Method for forming plications of the gastric cavity
OwnerMark S. Zeiner, Michael J. Stokes +3inventors
InventorsMark S. Zeiner, Michael J. Stokes, Daniel E. Alesi, Jason L. Harris, Lawrence Crainich
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Abstract
A method for forming plications of the gastric cavity is achieved by forming a tissue fold along a gastric wall of the gastric cavity and securing the tissue fold with a fastener, wherein the step of securing includes positioning at least one buttress between the tissue of the gastric wall and the fastener.
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A method for forming plications of a gastric cavity, comprising:
- forming a tissue fold along a gastric wall of the gastric cavity;
- securing the tissue fold with a fastener, wherein the step of securing includes positioning at least one buttress between tissue of the gastric wall and the fastener.
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