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Evaluation and Management of Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): TIF/Plication Methods

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common disease processes encountered worldwide and it causes significant impairment in patient’s quality of life. Endoscopic therapies have been developed to provide high-efficacy treatments for GERD with a low incidence of side effects. Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) provides an endoscopic approach to rebuild the gastroesophageal flap valve and control reflux symptoms. This approach has been shown to improve patient symptoms and improve quality of life of patients suffering with GERD. In this chapter we discuss the indications, technique, risks, complications, and outcomes of TIF for the management of chronic GERD.

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  1. The Ohio State University, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA

    Emily C. Benham & Kyle A. Perry

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Benham, E.C., Perry, K.A. (2020). Evaluation and Management of Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): TIF/Plication Methods. In: Nau, P., Pauli, E., Sandler, B., Trus, T. (eds) The SAGES Manual of Flexible Endoscopy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23590-1_25

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