Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Important considerations for the older patients

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 16, 2010; 2(12): 388-396
Published online Dec 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i12.388

Table 4 Invasive treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease endoscopic therapy

Evolving techniques

Non-biodegradable polymer

Radiofrequency treatment of the gastroesophageal junction

Endoscopic suturing

Implantable gastric electrodes

Botulinum injection of the pyloris

Ablative techniques for Barrett’s esophagus

Endoscopic mucosal resection

Electrocautery fulguration

Laser photoablation

Photodynamic therapy

Surgery

Laparoscopic fundoplication

Citation: Chait MM. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Important considerations for the older patients. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2(12): 388-396
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v2/i12/388.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v2.i12.388

Chait MM. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Important considerations for the older patients. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2(12): 388-396 [PMID: 21191512 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i12.388]

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