Subject(s)
Colonoscopy/methods , Colonoscopes , Colonoscopy/adverse effects , Female , Humans , Male , Pain/prevention & control , PressureABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: This multicenter prospective study investigated the longer-term (12 month) safety and efficacy of radiofrequency energy delivery for the treatment of GERD. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted of 118 patients with chronic heartburn and/or regurgitation who required antisecretory medication daily and had demonstrated pathologic esophageal acid exposure, a sliding hiatal hernia (Subject(s)
Esophagitis, Peptic/therapy
, Esophagoscopy
, Gastroesophageal Reflux/therapy
, Hyperthermia, Induced/instrumentation
, Adult
, Aged
, Esophagitis, Peptic/diagnosis
, Female
, Follow-Up Studies
, Gastric Acidity Determination
, Gastroesophageal Reflux/diagnosis
, Humans
, Male
, Middle Aged
, Prospective Studies
, Quality of Life
, Treatment Outcome