LINX® magnetic esophageal sphincter augmentation versus Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Daniel SkublenyNoah J SwitzerJerry DangRichdeep S GillXinzhe ShiChristopher de GaraDaniel W BirchClarence WongMatthew M HutterShahzeer Karmali

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2016)

Magnetic sphincter augmentation appears to be an effective treatment for GERD with short-term outcomes comparable to the more technically challenging and time-consuming Nissen fundoplication. Long-term comparative outcome data past 1 year are needed in order to further understand the efficacy of magnetic sphincter augmentation.

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