Five perendoscopic antireflux devices have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for clinical use since 2000. Two have been subsequently withdrawn from the market by the manufacturers ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN ANTONIO — In this exclusive video from the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, Ronnie Fass, ...

Patients treated for gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) using the endoscopic Plicator procedure show long-term benefits in reducing reflux disease symptoms with no need for long-term prescription ...

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition that can have a significant impact on the quality of life of an individual. It is caused by failure of the sphincter mechanism at the ...

In recent years, the field of endoscopy has experienced incredible advances thanks to new cutting-edge procedures and technologies. These innovative and sophisticated endoscopic surgical techniques ...

Researchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esophageal achalasia, frequently requiring future surgical ...

Dealing with occasional heartburn is one thing, but living with debilitating acid reflux disease is another. Millions of people spend years on powerful drugs to keep their symptoms in check, but a non ...

Treatment with Ethicon’s LINX Reflux Management System reduced medical costs more than laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF), a more invasive anti-reflux surgery, and more than offsets the slightly ...

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition caused by failure of the sphincter mechanism at the lower end of the oesophagus. Symptoms of GORD can be broadly grouped into those ...

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