Background The endoscopic radiofrequency procedure (Stretta) has been used for more
than a decade to treat patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the …

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease refers to reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus
leading to oesophagitis, reflux symptoms sufficient to impair quality of life, or long-term …

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were
published in 1995 and updated in 1999. These and other guidelines undergo periodic …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most frequent benign
disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Management of GERD has always been …

Background & Aims: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a prevalent disorder that often
requires long-term medical therapy or surgery. The United States Food and Drug …

BACKGROUND: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most prevalent acid‐
related disorder in Canada and is associated with significant impairment of health‐related …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is among the most common conditions seen in
ambulatory clinics and its disease burden continues to increase, with most recent studies …

Background Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often seek alternative
therapy for inadequate symptom control, with over 40% not responding to medical treatment …

OBJECTIVES: Several studies have reported symptom relief in gastro-esophageal reflux
disease (GERD) patients treated with radiofrequency delivery (Stretta procedure) at the …

Purpose: Studies of endoscopic application of radiofrequency energy to the lower
esophageal sphincter for gastroesophageal reflux control have produced conflicting reports …