Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Effective, but Postoperative Dysphagia and Risk of Erosion Should Not Be Underestimated. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Agustin Cesar Valinoti,
Cristian Agustin Angeramo,
Nicolas Dreifuss
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Magnetic ring (MSA) implantation in the esophagus is an alternative surgical procedure to fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. AIMS: The aim of this study was to analyse the effectiveness and safety of magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS: A systematic literature review of articles on MSA was performed using the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline) database between 2008 a… Show more
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