| abstract |
This gastric ring ( 1 ) comprises: n a band ( 3 ) defining a central portion ( 3 a ) which is able to surround the wall of the stomach, and two lateral portions ( 3 b ) which can be connected to one another to hold the band ( 3 ) around the stomach ( 2 ), and means ( 4 ) for connecting said lateral portions ( 3 b ) to one another and for maintaining these lateral portions ( 3 b ) in the connected position. nn According to the invention, the band ( 3 ) consists of an assembly of filaments made of a bioabsorbable material. |