References

GERD Surgery - Endoscopic Suturing

"Frequently asked questions about the EndoCinch suturing system". Billerica (MA): C. R. Bard,Inc.; 2005 Link

"Bard receives FDA clearance to market novel new device to treat chronic, severe heartburn" [press release]. 2000 Apr 5 .Link

Filipi CJ, Lehman GA, Rothstein RI, Raijman I, Stiegmann GV, Waring JP, et al. "Transoral, flexible endoscopic suturing for treatment of GERD: a multicenter trial." Gastrointest Endosc
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Acid Reflux

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GERD

• What is GERD?
• GERD Causes
• GERD Symptoms
• GERD Complications
• Asthma and GERD
• GERD and Obesity
• Refractory GERD
• GERD Surgery Risks
• Esophageal Stricture
• Achalasia
• Fundoplication for GERD
• Esophageal Dilation
• Stretta
• Endoscopic Suturing
• Laparoscopic Variations

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