expertise and experience of the
performing physician. The fewer
procedures they do on a regular
basis, or have done, the greater
the risk for some type of adverse
event.
Some concerns about adverse
effects related to transoral proce-
dures, including mucosal tears,
perforations and bleeding, have
been raised. But a 2015 study of
39 TIF patients helps drive home
the point about the importance of
expertise (osmag.net/jzkmz2).
No adverse events were reported,
an accomplishment the authors
attributed to the experience of
the practitioners.
Surgical options
For patients who require surgery
to control GERD, we have a
choice between laparoscopic fun-
doplication, which is the more
traditional anti-reflux surgery, and
LINX, a novel and relatively
recently approved alternative.
Again, there are pros and cons to
consider.
Wrapping a portion of the stom-
Janice
GERD
su erer for 4 years
The TIF® procedure with the EsophyX® device is an
incisionless procedure to control typical and atypical
GERD symptoms. In the past 10 years, 4 randomized
controlled trials and more than 70 peer-reviewed
papers have documented consistent outcomes
in over 1,200 unique study patients. So help your
patients today with the TIF® procedure. And help
Janice regain what was lost.
www.EndoGastricSolutions.com
The TIF® procedure is designed to treat GERD symptoms with the EsophyX®
technology – a cleared device. Results may vary; visit GERDHelp.com for clin-
ical data. EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. is the manufacturer and owner of these
trademarks: TIF, EsophyX and SerosaFuse.
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GERD has taken a lot
from your patients.
Help Janice
re-claim herself.
