One Hundred Consecutive Patients Treated with Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 6 Years of Clinical Experience from a Single Center

Abstract

Magnetic sphincter augmentation for GERD in clinical practice provides safe and long-term reduction of esophageal acid exposure, substantial symptom improvement, and elimination of daily PPI use. For candidates of antireflux surgery who have been carefully evaluated before surgery to confirm indication for MSA, MSA has become a standard treatment at our institution because control of reflux symptoms and pH normalization can be achieved with minimal side effects and preservation of gastric anatomy.