Medical devices and methods for controlling the flow of contents through
an opening, such as an anastomosis formed during bariatric surgery.
Generally, the medical device includes a tube and first and second
radially extendable anchors attached to the tube. The anchors keep the
medical device centered at the anastomosis or other opening, while the
inner diameter of the tube restricts the passage of contents
therethrough. A limiter may also be employed to vary the smallest
diameter of the tube's lumen.