Background The initial approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management
typically involves lifestyle modification and medical therapy utilizing acid reducing agents …

Use of the magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) device for the laparoscopic treatment of
gastroesophageal reflux disease is increasing since the first clinical implant performed a …

Introduction Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) results in less severe side effects
compared with Nissen fundoplication, but dysphagia remains the most common side effect …

Background Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) is a promising surgical treatment for
patients with GERD. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of MSA in a large …

Background Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) is reported to be an innovative
alternative to antireflux surgery for patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease …

BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the reflux of
stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. When medical …

Abstract Purpose Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (MSA) is an FDA-approved anti-reflux
procedure with comparable outcomes to fundoplication. However, most data regarding its …

Background Hiatal dissection, restoration of esophageal intra-abdominal length, and crural
closure are key components of successful antireflux surgery. The necessity of addressing …

Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) is a surgical intervention for well-characterized
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where the esophagogastric junction barrier is …

Background The burden of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is high, with up to 30%
of the Western population reporting reflux-related symptoms with or without hiatal hernia …