Introduction No manometric criteria have been defined to select patients for magnetic
sphincter augmentation (MSA). The first step to establish such criteria is to measure the …

Objective: To evaluate the impact of MSA on lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and
esophageal body using high resolution impedance manometry. Background: MSA is an …

Objective: To evaluate the manometric changes, function, and impact of magnetic sphincter
augmentation (MSA) on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Background: Implantation of …

Objective: To evaluate and characterize outcomes of MSA in patients with IEM. Summary
Background Data: MSA improves patients with gastroesophageal reflux and normal motility …

Background Dysphagia is the most common complaint after magnetic sphincter
augmentation (MSA), with nearly one-third of patients requiring at least one dilation …

Background Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) is an innovative antireflux procedure
that can improve lower esophageal sphincter (LES) competency and reduce symptoms of …

Introduction Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) offers a minimally invasive anti-reflux
alternative to fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. The most common side …

Introduction Functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) use during laparoscopic fundoplication
(LF) for gastroesophageal reflux disease is well described. However, there is a lack of data …

Background Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) is a surgical treatment for
gastroesophageal reflux disease using a ring of titanium beads to improve the function of the …

This article is an expert review of published literature with the goal of defining the ideal
patient selection for Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (MSA) in Anti-reflux Surgery (ARS) …