The Stretta procedure for the treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Torquati, A; Richards, W
Published in: Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
January 2002
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery has been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of GERD with excellent symptom control. However, an approach to the treatment of GERD that has less morbidity than surgery and obviates the need for drugs is desirable. The endoscopic delivery of temperaturecontrolled radiofrequency energy (RF) to the gastroesophageal junction (GE), termed Stretta (Curon Medical, Sunnyvale, CA, USA), has recently been shown to be safe, well tolerated, and highly effective in patients with GERD. We review the basic principles, technique, potential mechanisms of action, and effectiveness of the Stretta procedure.
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Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
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1365-2931
Publication Date
January 2002
Volume
11
Issue
5-6
Start / End Page
271 / 277
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Surgery
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 1103 Clinical Sciences
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Torquati, A., & Richards, W. (2002). The Stretta procedure for the treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol, 11(5–6), 271–277. https://doi.org/10.1080/13645706.2003.11873725
Torquati, A., and W. Richards. “The Stretta procedure for the treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD).” Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol 11, no. 5–6 (January 2002): 271–77. https://doi.org/10.1080/13645706.2003.11873725.
Torquati A, Richards W. The Stretta procedure for the treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2002 Jan;11(5–6):271–7.
Torquati, A., and W. Richards. “The Stretta procedure for the treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD).” Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol, vol. 11, no. 5–6, Jan. 2002, pp. 271–77. Pubmed, doi:10.1080/13645706.2003.11873725.
Torquati A, Richards W. The Stretta procedure for the treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2002 Jan;11(5–6):271–277.
Published In
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
DOI
EISSN
1365-2931
Publication Date
January 2002
Volume
11
Issue
5-6
Start / End Page
271 / 277
Location
England
Related Subject Headings
- Surgery
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 1103 Clinical Sciences