Patent ID: 6960233
Filing Date: 2005-11-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for treating a patient with a hiatal hernia and gastro-esophageal reflux disorder, the method comprising: pushing the patient's herniated stomach below the patient's diaphragm using an endoscopic probe; inserting a first catheter through the patient's mouth to the patient's stomach, wherein the first catheter contains a compressed funnel stent; releasing the funnel stent, wherein the funnel stent expands and engages to the patient's stomach and prevents the stomach from re-herniating through the patients diaphragm; inserting a second catheter through the patient's mouth to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, wherein the second catheter contains a reverse stent; releasing the reverse stent from the second catheter; expanding the reverse stent to engage the patient's esophageal tissue; and releasing the reverse stent, such that the reverse stent draws the patient's esophageal tissue inwards to decrease the annulus of the lower esophageal sphincter.