Regarding endoscopic interventions, the ASGE suggests evaluating transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) as an alternative to long-term medical therapy for patients with confirmed GERD ...

GERD, however, is chronic and can occur for ... of magnetized rings to augment the esophageal sphincter Nissen fundoplication, which strengthens the lower esophageal sphincter with other muscle ...

Outcomes are compared with 6-month outcomes after anterior 180° partial fundoplication, and sham procedures from trials of endoscopic therapies. No sham-controlled trial of EsophyX TIF procedure ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) impacts about 20% of adults in the U.S. Here's what experts want you to know about causes and treatments.

Since many patients experience worsening gastroesophageal reflux after a Heler myotomy, typically the surgeon will also perform a fundoplication (stomach wrap) at the same time to minimize this risk.

This intraoperative view is looking superiorly toward the hiatus and shows a complete Nissen fundoplication wrapping posteriorly around the distal esophagus. The grasper to the left (patient's ...

Aster Cedars Hospital and Clinic, Jebel Ali, a part of the leading integrated healthcare provider – Aster DM Healthcare, has once again demonstrated ...

include Nissen fundoplication — in which the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophageal sphincter in order to fix a hiatal hernia and prevent acid reflux — or the Linx ...