In GERD patients in whom pharmacological therapies are ineffective and anti-reflux surgery is not indicated, a viable option could be proposed. To date, several endoscopic antireflux procedures, involving sewing, injection and/or implant, and radiofrequency are available. The sewing techniques demonstrated good clinical results, with reduction in proton pump inhibitors consumption; despite significant changes in esophageal manometry and/or acid exposure time reduction and healing of esophagitis were noted only in few patients.
Marchese, M., Spada, C., Costamagna, G., Endoluminal fundoplication, <<MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY & ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES>>, 2006; 15 (6): 356-365. [doi:10.1080/13645700601040594] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/250767]
Endoluminal fundoplication
Spada, Cristiano;Costamagna, Guido
2006
Abstract
In GERD patients in whom pharmacological therapies are ineffective and anti-reflux surgery is not indicated, a viable option could be proposed. To date, several endoscopic antireflux procedures, involving sewing, injection and/or implant, and radiofrequency are available. The sewing techniques demonstrated good clinical results, with reduction in proton pump inhibitors consumption; despite significant changes in esophageal manometry and/or acid exposure time reduction and healing of esophagitis were noted only in few patients.
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