Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease

Recent studies by A. Repici and co-authors add new data to gastrointestinal reflux disease findings

Published in Pain and Central Nervous System Week, February 1st, 2010

"Several endoscopic antireflux therapies have been proposed to reduce the need for chronic medical therapy or laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). of this study was to evaluate the short- and mid-term clinical results of endoluminal fundoplication (ELF) with EsophyX ™," scientists in Milan, Italy report.

"From June 2006 to April 2008, 20 patients were enrolled in the study. All the ELFs were performed under general anesthesia. The mean duration of the procedure was 63 min (range 38-105). A median of 14 fasteners was placed. There were no major intraoperative complications. Two patients developed early complications and were...

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Source: Pain and Central Nervous System Week (2010-02-01)

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