Abstract
Background
The history of surgical antireflux treatment is coined by the search for better alternatives to Nissen fundoplication. Implantable devices are one option, beginning with the “Angelchik™” prosthesis 30 years ago. However, this procedure was left soon because of the high rate of foreign body connected problems (migration, perforation). A modern approach is a magnetic sphincter augmentation device (LINX® Reflux Management System, Torax Medical, Shoreview, MN, USA), a magnetic chain which is implanted laparoscopically. Advantages reported are simplicity to apply and good results in reflux control, with up to now only rare complication rates as reported in the literature (Lipham et al. in Dis Esophagus, 2014).
Methods
We report one case of erosion of the esophagus by a LINX® system resulting in severe dysphagia.
Results
A complete endoluminal removal could be achieved by a prototype OTSC-clip remover. Complete remission could be achieved. The technique is presented in detail (video).
Conclusions
In principle, total endoscopic removal of the LINX® device is feasible in case of major erosion.
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Dr M. Bauer, Prof Dr A. Meining, Dr M. Kranzfelder, A. Jell, Dr R. Schirren, PD Dr D. Wilhelm, Prof Dr H. Friess and Prof Dr H. Feussner have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.
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Bauer, M., Meining, A., Kranzfelder, M. et al. Endoluminal perforation of a magnetic antireflux device. Surg Endosc 29, 3806–3810 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-015-4145-6
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