Clinical feasibility of a new full-thickness endoscopic plication device (GERDx™) for patients with GERD: results of a prospective trial.

Michael WeitzendorferGeorg O SpaunStavros A AntoniouKai WitzelKlaus EmmanuelOliver O Koch

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2018)

Endoscopic plication with the GERDx™ device reduced distal acid exposure of the esophagus, reflux-related symptoms, and improved GIQLI scores with minimal side effects in a selected cohort of patients and may be a safe alternative in the treatment of GERD.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
clinical trial
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phase iii
patient reported outcomes
optical coherence tomography
open label