Left Transthoracic Approach for Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device LINX Implantation.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Magnetic sphincter augmentation with the LINX Reflux Management System (Torax Medical, St. Paul, MN) is a recently introduced surgical option with comparable therapeutic efficacy for medically refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. An appropriately sized LINX device is usually placed around the gastroesophageal junction through a laparoscopic approach. In general, redo abdominal surgeries are technically challenging, with a higher risk of associated morbidity. This highlights the need to obtain feasible alternative access to place the LINX device for certain patient populations. In this case series, we described 2 patients who underwent LINX device implantation through left thoracotomy because of previous abdominal surgeries that prohibited a transabdominal approach.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Alnasser, SA; Salfity, HV; Klapper, JA; Hartwig, MG
Published Date
- October 2019
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 108 / 4
Start / End Page
- e225 - e227
PubMed ID
- 30885852
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1552-6259
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.02.014
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands