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Clinical Trial
. 2005 Jun;19(6):849-53.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-004-2169-4. Epub 2005 May 3.

Delivery of radiofrequency energy to the gastroesophageal junction (Stretta procedure) for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

L Cipolletta  1 , G Rotondano, L Dughera, A Repici, M A Bianco, C De Angelis, A M Vingiani, E Battaglia
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Clinical Trial

Delivery of radiofrequency energy to the gastroesophageal junction (Stretta procedure) for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

L Cipolletta et al. Surg Endosc. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

Background: Radiofrequency (RF) energy treatment is increasingly offered before invasive surgical procedures for selected patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Methods: Thirty-two patients undergoing the Stretta procedure were prospectively evaluated with upper endoscopy, manometry, 24-hour pH testing, SF-36 surveys, and GERD-specific questionnaires (GERD HRQL).

Results: Significant clinical improvement was observed in 91% of patients (29/32). Mean heartburn and GERD HRQL scores decreased (p = 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively), and physical SF-36 increased (p = 0.05). At a minimum follow-up of 12 months, median esophageal acid exposure decreased (p = 0.79) and was normalized in eight patients. Median lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure was unchanged. Esophagitis healed in six of eight patients, but two patients with nonerosive disease developed asymptomatic grade A esophagitis during follow-up. At 12 months, 56% of patients were off proton pump inhibits. Morbidity was minimal.

Conclusions: RF delivery to LES is safe and significantly improves symptoms and quality of life in selected GERD patients.

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