Reflux repair system. (Product Marketplace).Options for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Disorder characterized by frequent passage of gastric contents from the stomach back into the esophagus. Symptoms of GERD may include heartburn, coughing, frequent clearing of the throat, and difficulty in swallowing. (GERD GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD abbr. gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD ) are limited to expensive, lifelong drug therapy; endoscopic en·do·scope n. An instrument for examining visually the interior of a bodily canal or a hollow organ such as the colon, bladder, or stomach. en antireflux procedures; or invasive surgical intervention. Data released during Digestive Disease Week suggest that the Gatekeeper Reflux Repair System, currently in clinical development by Medtronic, may be an alternative to these treatments. The Gatekeeper System uses a biomaterial that is placed into the wall of the esophagus with a proprietary delivery system to bolster the integrity of the lower esophageal sphincter lower esophageal sphincter n. A ring of smooth muscle fibers at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. Also called cardiac sphincter. (LES). This is a possible alternative to expensive drug therapy and complicated, invasive LES fundoplication surgery. Circle 186 on Reader Service Card |
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