| Endoluminal gastroplication. A new therapeutic endoscopic procedure for gastroesophageal reflux disease. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11852826 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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It is estimated that more than 15 million Americans suffer daily from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (De Vault, 1995). The spectrum of symptoms for GERD ranges from simple heartburn and regurgitation to persistent esophageal tissue damage with subsequent development of serious complications. The frequent occurrence and intensity of GERD symptoms can severely impact a person's quality of life (Behar, 1990). Until recently, treatment options included a lifetime of drug therapy, disagreeable daily lifestyle changes, and the possibility of invasive surgery. In 2000, the Food and Drug Administration cleared a new endoscopic tool called the EndoCinch, a device that enables endoscopic endoluminal gastroplication as an outpatient procedure for the treatment of GERD. Endoscopic endoluminal gastroplication has been shown to be a safe and effective therapeutic outpatient procedure offering sustainable clinical benefits and cost savings to patients suffering with GERD (Patel, 2001; Raijman, 2001; Weiland, 2001). The purpose of this article is to present an overview of GERD with a particular focus on management of the disease using this new procedure. |
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Authors:
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Heidi Goldsmith; Lori Herman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Volume: 25 ISSN: 1042-895X ISO Abbreviation: Gastroenterol Nurs Publication Date: 2002 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-02-20 Completed Date: 2002-04-09 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915377 Medline TA: Gastroenterol Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 15-9 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Developmental Endoscopy Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. heidi.goldsmith@crbard.com |
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures Equipment Design Female Follow-Up Studies Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis, nursing*, surgery* Gastroscopes Gastroscopy / methods* Humans Male Postoperative Care / nursing Severity of Illness Index Suture Techniques Treatment Outcome |
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