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GERD: Endoscopic therapies may offer alternative to PPIs
Key clinical point: For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques may serve as viable alternatives to proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Major finding: Magnetic sphincter augmentation, radiofrequency ablation, and transoral incisionless fundoplication had the most evidence in previous trials.
Study details: A scoping review of randomized, controlled trials and observational studies involving endoscopic therapies in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Disclosures: The investigators reported no conflicts of interest.
Citation:
Vaezi MF et al. Gastroenterology. 2020 Jul 1. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.05.097.