Swallow Expansion Device
- Technology Benefits
- Inexpensive development Minimally invasive procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia The device can be easily removed or replaced as needed Simple and discreet operation of device
- Technology Application
- Useful for patients with swallowing disorders caused by a variety of medical conditions such as: Head, neck cancer Nervous system diseases such as Parkinson's Stroke or head injury Infection or congenital abnormalities of swallowing
- Detailed Technology Description
- Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a novel device for the treatment of swallowing disorders (i.e., dysphagia). Individuals who suffer from oropharyngeal dysphagia have just a few treatment options, which include swallowing therapy, diet restriction, non-oral feeding, and a few invasive surgical options with questionable benefit. Conditions that can lead to oropharyngeal dysphagia include radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, stroke, brain surgery, and head trauma. UC Davis researchers' novel device can be implanted via a minimally invasive surgery into select patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. This device serves to mechanically open the upper sphincter of the esophagus, thus enhancing a patient's capability to safely swallow. The recovery of swallowing ability greatly enhances the quality of life of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. Images Swallow Expansion Device
- Industry
- Biomedical
- Sub Category
- Medical Device
- Application No.
- 7882840
- Others
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Tech ID/UC Case
11422/2005-507-0
Related Cases
2005-507-0, 2010-408-2
- *Abstract
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Novel Device for Treatment of Swallowing Disorders
- *IP Issue Date
- Feb 8, 2011
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Joel Delman
Department:
Name: John Freese
Department:
Name: Peter Belafsky
Department:
- Country/Region
- USA
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