During the past 15 years, several endoscopic antireflux procedures have been developed as an alternative to laparoscopic fundoplication, with the aim of restoring a more efficient antireflux barrier.

A special presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2015 featured GERD experts weighing in on their successful experience using Stretta therapy to treat challenging patient populations suffering from ...

A revolutionary new procedure being performed at the Siouxland Surgery Center in Dakota Dunes, S.D., may give Siouxlanders with chronic heartburn more permanent relief from their symptoms. The ...

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

The ASGE guidelines recommend upper endoscopy for GERD patients with alarm symptoms or risk factors for Barrett esophagus, and post-sleeve gastrectomy or peroral endoscopic myotomy. Meticulous ...

GERD experts weighed in on their experiences using Stretta Therapy to treat patients suffering from GERD during a presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2015. 1. Experts discussed the use of Stretta ...