Reconsideration of Gastroesophago-larygotracheal Syndrome and Progress of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Energy Delivery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Summary] As the gradual deepening understanding of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) , more extraesophageal symptoms are noted .The concept and therapeutic strategy for GERD has also undergone a quiet revolution over recent years .The application of proton pump inhibitor ( PPI) has been a landmark of medical treatment for GERD , and the invention of laparoscopic fundoplication and endoscopic radiofrequency energy delivery to the lower esophageal sphincter are marking a new era of comprehensive therapy for GERD .Good short and long term outcomes have been obtained since endoscopic radiofrequency energy delivery to the lower esophageal sphincter was applied on typical symptoms of GERD .Furthermore, the technique has also been successfully used in treating extraesophageal symptoms induced by proximal reflux in China .With more simple and less invasive features compared with anti-reflux surgery, the radiofrequency procedure has broad application prospects .