Applications of electrical pacing in the body.
Gastric electrostimulation by a pulse generator is an area of intense interest for the treatment of obesity. The concept of a rhythmic electrical current applied to neural or myal tissues has been established for the treatment of major problems in many areas of the body or is being investigated.
Obesity surgery, Toronto, Canada. journal@obesitysurgery.com
Mervyn
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D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004576:Electromyography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery*; D013270:Stomach / Q000502:physiology