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• LINX With the LINX procedure, which involves placing a metal ring with
magnetized titanium beads around the lower eshophogeal sphincter, food
can pass through the esophagus, but the magnetic force of titanium
beads creates a barrier to reflux.
• MUSE is an endoscopic partial fundoplica-
tion procedure that uses ultrasound and a
stapler at the tip of the scope to reconstruct
the dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter.
• NISSEN FUNDOPLICATION is a laparo-
scopic procedure that involves wrapping a
portion of the stomach completely around
the esophagus.
• STRETTA THERAPY is endoscopic and
uses low levels of radiofrequency to modify
the structure of the lower esophageal
sphincter and strengthen the muscle.
• THE TIF PROCEDURE is an endoscopic partial fundoplication proce-
dure in which fasteners are used to form a valve and create a barrier to
reflux.
5 Surgical +
Endoscopic
GERD Options
