Question: How long have you been performing the Stretta procedure?Dr. Mark Noar: The Stretta procedure was developed in the late 1990s as a corrective procedure for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach contents backflow into the esophagus or throat leading to symptoms of heartburn, and regurgitation. This can occur whether the patient is either ...

The cost of the procedure has not been determined, and patients may need to get precertification from their insurance plans, Davis said. “So this is something we can offer people to allow them to get ...

A special presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2015 featured GERD experts weighing in on their successful experience using Stretta therapy to treat challenging patient populations suffering from ...

During the past 15 years, several endoscopic antireflux procedures have been developed as an alternative to laparoscopic fundoplication, with the aim of restoring a more efficient antireflux barrier.

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Many of us have had heart burn from eating too soon before bed, indulging in fatty or ...

A revolutionary new procedure being performed at the Siouxland Surgery Center in Dakota Dunes, S.D., may give Siouxlanders with chronic heartburn more permanent relief from their symptoms. The ...

Outcomes are compared with 6-month outcomes after anterior 180° partial fundoplication, and sham procedures from trials of endoscopic therapies. No sham-controlled trial of EsophyX TIF procedure ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Have you ever felt that dreaded burning sensation in your ...

The Stretta Procedure, a minimally invasive endoscopic approach, is at the heart of Restech's contributions to reflux care. This innovative therapy effectively reduces GERD symptoms, enabling many ...

According to healthline.com, almost seven million Americans suffer some form of gastro esophageal reflux disease, or GERD. For years, to detect the severity of symptoms, patients would have to undergo ...