Endotherapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Another chance of success?

Endotherapy for GERD has been a topic of interest over the past 25 years, with successive waves of enthusiasm and disappointment. However, until now, it has not really entered routine clinical practice. The first techniques to be investigated included injection of bulking agents (Enteryx, Boston Scientific, Marlborouth, Mass, USA), submucosal implants (Gatekeeper, Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minn, USA), suturing techniques (Endocinch, Bard and Plicator, NDO), injection of collagen, and radiofrequency of the muscle layer around the lower esophageal sphincter.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research