Esophageal magnetic sphincter augmentation following bariatric surgery improves quality of life and reduces proton pump inhibitor usage

J Gastrointest Surg. 2024 Jan;28(1):72-74. doi: 10.1016/j.gassur.2023.11.012.
No abstract available

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; LINX device; Magnetic sphincter augmentation; Reflux surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery*
  • Esophageal Sphincter, Lower / surgery
  • Fundoplication
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux* / drug therapy
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Magnetic Phenomena
  • Magnets
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors
  • Quality of Life
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Proton Pump Inhibitors