The disclosure describes an endoscopic delivery system that includes an
endoscope and a tissue-receiving member. The tissue-receiving member
includes an opening to receive the distal end of the endoscope. The
tissue-receiving member also defines a tissue-receiving space that
receives tissue when vacuum pressure is applied to the space through the
endoscope. A tool and/or material may be delivered to the tissue drawn
into the tissue-receiving space. The tissue-receiving member may be
cap-like, and only receive the distal end of the endoscope, or include an
overtube that receives a substantial portion of the endoscope. The system
may be used to, for example, deliver tissue bulking devices to a location
proximate to the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) for treatment of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).