A heartburn and reflux disease treatment apparatus and method include and utilize: an operable restriction device implanted in a patient and engaging the stomach close to the cardia or engaging the esophagus to form a restricted passageway in the stomach or esophagus, a source of energy for energizing...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6463935?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6463935 - Controlled heartburn and reflux disease treatment
