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    Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

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    Description

    Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is when stomach acid and stomach contents flow back into the oesophagus because the ring of muscle around the top of the stomach is not working properly.

    In this procedure a device with an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) is passed through the mouth and into the stomach. The device is used to wrap the upper portion of the stomach around the lower portion of the oesophagus and secure it, for example using multiple plastic fasteners. The aim is to prevent the stomach contents from flowing back into the oesophagus.