Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common clinical disease associated with
upper gastrointestinal motility disorders. Recently, with improvements in living standards …

Introduction Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass (LRYGB) are commonly performed bariatric procedures in obesity management …

The gastroesophageal junction has been of clinical interest for some time due to its
important role in preventing reflux of caustic stomach contents upward into the esophagus …

Background The magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) device was initially implanted with
minimal hiatal dissection (MHD) at the diaphragmatic hiatus. Due to concern of possible …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of reflux esophagitis. Describe the options to diagnose reflux
esophagitis. Outline the current management options used in reflux esophagitis. Identify …

Gastroesophageal reflux (GOR) is defined as “the passage of gastric contents into the
esophagus with or without regurgitation and vomiting” and gastroesophageal reflux disease …

Background Recurrence of hiatal hernia after anti-reflux surgery is common, with past
studies reporting recurrence rates of 10–15%. Most patients experience relief from GERD …

The gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) plays a critical role in preventing reflux of stomach
contents into the esophagus and airways, but currently there are no options for replacement …

Laparoscopic placement of the LINX Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (MSA) device has
become an accepted alternative to fundoplication in appropriate patients. Initial studies of …

Objectives Esophagogastric junction contractile integral (EGJ‐CI) is a novel indicator to
evaluate quantitatively the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) barrier function. We aimed to …