Recent Advances in Endoscopic Antireflux Techniques - 11/08/11

Doi : 10.1016/j.giec.2009.08.002

Melina C. Vassiliou, MD, Med ^a, Daniel von Renteln, MD ^b, Richard I. Rothstein, MD ^c,^⁎
^a Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L9-518, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1A4
^b Department of Gastroenterology, Medizinische Klinik I, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, 71640 Ludwigsburg, Germany
^c Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, 4C, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA

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Résumé

Heartburn is the most common symptom associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, and life-long proton pump inhibitor therapy is often required to control symptoms. Antireflux surgery is an alternative, but there may be significant side effects and the duration of therapeutic effect is variable. Several endoscopic antireflux techniques (E-ARTs) have been developed to enhance the function of the lower esophageal sphincter or alter the structure of the angle of His with the goal of recreating or augmenting the reflux barrier. Many methods are no longer available, and some await regulatory approval. This article reviews available data for the most common E-ARTs.

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Keywords : Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Endoscopic antireflux therapy, Plication