Esophageal Sphincter Device for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Authors

Robert A. Ganz · Minnesota Gastroenterology

Jeffrey H. Peters · University of Rochester

Santiago Horgan · University of California, San Diego

Willem A. Bemelman · Academic Medical Center

Christy M. Dunst · Oregon Clinic

Steven A. Edmundowicz · Washington University in St. Louis

John C. Lipham

Abstract

In this single-group evaluation of 100 patients before and after sphincter augmentation with a magnetic device, exposure to esophageal acid decreased, reflux symptoms improved, and use of proton-pump inhibitors decreased. Follow-up studies are needed to assess long-term safety. (Funded by Torax Medical; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00776997.).

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Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Esophageal and GI Pathology Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 368, Issue 8, pp. 719-727

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1205544

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