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Obesity and diabetes > Immediate Resolution > Type 2 Diabetes > New Study presented at the American Diabetes Association ADA > EndoBarrier > Implanted and removed endoscopically > Without need for surgical intervention > Physical barrier between ingested food and intestinal wall > Massachusetts-based GI Dynamics

Monday, June 16, 2008

How encouraging are the interim Endobarrier study results? Is the EndoBarrier’s ability to rapidly restore glycemic control reflected in the study results? Does the device mimic the metabolic effects of gastric bypass surgery without its associated complications?

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Stented sleeve implant limits digestion > Device goes down the esophagus into the stomach > Experiment in treating morbid obesity especially in type 2 diabetics > Proximal fixation may prevent migration > Natural Orifices Endoscopic Transluminal Surgery NOTES device > Prior to gastric bypass surgery such as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding > EndoBarrier device > GI Dynamics

Friday, December 28, 2007

Does the food go on the inside of the endobarrier device with the digestive enzymes on the outside of the device? Does the endobarrier device modify metabolic pathways and prevent the mixing of food and digestive enzymes? Does the EndoBarrier stenting device migrate without safe and secure proximal fixation with T fasteners?

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