Open AccessEndoscopic management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in 2012: What works and what doesn′t
Author(s) -
George Triadafilopoulos
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-5050
pISSN - 0976-5042
DOI - 10.4103/0976-5042.95024
Subject(s) - gerd , reflux , medicine , gastroesophageal junction , disease , endoscopic treatment , surgery , endoscopy , gastroenterology , cancer , adenocarcinoma
Gastroesophageal reflux disease results primarily from the loss of an effective antireflux barrier, which forms a mechanical barrier against the retrograde movement of gastric contents. Multiple devices have been developed for the endoscopic treatment of GERD, using approaches such as sewing, transmural fasteners, endoscopic staplers, and thermal treatment. Devices that are currently commercially available for the endoscopic treatment of GERD in the US include: EndoCinch; EsophyX; Stretta. This article will highlight the endoscopic therapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease with focus on Stretta and EsophyX