Abstract: The invention consists in a couple of magnets in form of small plaques of variable dimensions and magnetic force, covered by a bio-compatible material, that are positioned by means of a special endoluminal delivery device or by means of a surgical intervention, close to the sphincters that are to be reinforced, with the opposite polarities face to face, so that, attracting to each other, they close the visceral lumen, preventing the reflux or the incontinence. This method may be applied to the lower esophageal sphincter in order to prevent gastroesophageal reflux, to the anal sphincter to prevent fecal incontinence, and to the urethral sphincter to prevent urinary incontinence.

Abstract: An antireflux device is adapted to be surgically applied to the esophagus of a person. The device includes a pair of magnets symmetrically positioned with the opposite polarities of the magnets under the diaphragm of the person so as to compress the lower portion of the esophagus. This closes the lumen to prevent reflux of gastric material into the esophagus. The magnets may be covered with silicon or another biologically inert material.