公开(公告)号：US09731100B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14658434

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas J. Herbst ,  Arthur J. Foster ,  Lynne E. Swanson

IPC: A61M27/00

CPC classification number: A61M27/002

Abstract: Methods and devices for redirecting at least a portion of a fluid from the mesenteric lymphatic system for elimination from the body are disclosed. The fluid may be redirected for elimination through the urinary system, through the gastrointestinal system, or redirected outside the body. The device may include a valve to control a flow of the fluid. The methods and devices disclosed may prevent a portion of a patient's dietary lipids, including cholesterol, from being metabolized and absorbed, thereby reducing the total caloric load to assist in weight management and/or for prevention/treatment of atherosclerosis.