BRUCE D. SCHIRMER, M.D.
Radiology in Charlottesville, VA
License number
Virginia 0101038208
Category
Radiology
Type
Surgery
Address
Address
Uva Hospital Lee St FLOOR 1ST, Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone
(434) 924-2104
(434) 243-9433 (Fax)
(434) 980-6140
(434) 972-4266 (Fax)
(434) 243-9433 (Fax)
(434) 980-6140
(434) 972-4266 (Fax)
Professional information
Professor Of Surgery At University Of Virginia Health System
Position:
Professor of Surgery at University of Virginia Health System
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia Area
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Work:
University of Virginia Health System
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Professor of Surgery
Education:
Princeton University 1971 - 1975
A.B., Biology,
A.B., Biology,
Professor Of Surgery At University Of Virginia Health System
Position:
Professor of Surgery at University of Virginia Health System
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia Area
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Work:
University of Virginia Health System
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Professor of Surgery
Crural Diaphragm Pacemaker And Method For Treating Esophageal Reflux Disease
US Patent:
5716385, Feb 10, 1998
Filed:
Nov 12, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/747513
Inventors:
Ravinder K. Mittal - Chiville VA
Robert Ross - Charlottesville VA
Bruce Schirmer - Charlottesville VA
Robert Ross - Charlottesville VA
Bruce Schirmer - Charlottesville VA
Assignee:
University of Virginia - Charlottesville VA
International Classification:
A61N 136
US Classification:
607 40
Abstract:
An electronic pacemaker is used to counter-act crural diaphragm relaxation thereby preventing and/or treating gastroesophageal reflux. The pacemaker can be implantable, or be connected to the skeletal muscles of the crural diaphragm through the skin. A sensor is used to identify spontaneous intermittent relaxations of the diaphragm. During these spontaneous intermittent relaxations, one or more electrodes are used to stimulate the skeletal muscles of the crural diaphragm to cause contraction of the lower esophageal sphincter.