Tu1974 MAGNET-ASSIST ENDOSCOPIC AUGMENTATION OF THE LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER FOR TREATMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE: CADAVERIC AND SURVIVAL STUDY IN A PORCINE MODEL

Augmentation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is the primary goal of endoscopic or surgical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Aim of the study was to develop a new endoscopic treatment for GERD using intraluminal magnets referred to as a magnet closure device (MCD). The feasibility, efficacy, safety, and reversibility of the endoscopic procedure and device were evaluated in a porcine model.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Tuesday abstract Source Type: research