ArticleJournal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A2015
Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux at 5 Years: Final Results of a Pilot Study Show Long-Term Acid Reduction and Symptom Improvement.
Article in Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01058070 (An Observational Clinical Feasibility Study of the Magnetic Esophageal Sphincter), which is not on this map. Cited by 39 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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An Observational Clinical Feasibility Study of the Magnetic Esophageal Sphincter
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39 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 105 citations in OpenAlex.
- Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review.Obesity surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Magnetic sphincter augmentation in the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2024Pooled it
- 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.Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Systematic review of the introduction and evaluation of magnetic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.The British journal of surgery · 2020Pooled it
- LINXSurgical endoscopy · 2017Pooled it
- Factors influencing the outcome of magnetic sphincter augmentation for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Trial
- Long-term objective hiatal hernia recurrence after magnetic sphincter augmentation versus laparoscopic fundoplication: a multicenter cohort study of moderate and large hiatal hernias.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Conversion from failed antireflux surgery to RefluxStop: A multicenter feasibility, technical evaluation, safety, and effectiveness study with 30 consecutive cases.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2026Article
- Long-term (>5 Years) Outcomes after Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation.Annals of surgery · 2026Article
- Magnetic sphincter augmentation for gastroesophageal reflux after sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective study.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- The failure pattern for the magnetic sphincter augmentation device: a single-institution case series with literature review.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Review
- Unveiling the intricacies: Insight into gastroesophageal reflux disease.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Review
- Robotic versus laparoscopic revision to Toupet fundoplication for failed Nissen fundoplication: a single-center experience.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Article
- The Cost Effectiveness of Adjunctive Treatments for Proton Pump Inhibitor-Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.Clinical drug investigation · 2024Article
- Challenges of Revisional Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Unraveling the Complexities and Solutions of Revisional Bariatric Procedures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Patient-reported outcomes of laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2024Article
- Magnetic sphincter augmentation: considerations for use in Barrett's esophagus.Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus · 2023Article
- The role of magnetic sphincter augmentation in the gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment pathway: the gastroenterology perspective.Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus · 2023Article
- The Evolving Use of Magnets in Surgery: Biomedical Considerations and a Review of Their Current Applications.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Safety profile of magnetic sphincter augmentation for gastroesophageal reflux disease.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundAs previously reported, the magnetic sphincter augmentation device (MSAD) preserves gastric anatomy and results in less severe side effects than traditional antireflux surgery. The final 5-year results of a pilot study are reported here. PATIENTS AND
methodsA prospective, multicenter study evaluated safety and efficacy of the MSAD for 5 years. Prior to MSAD placement, patients had abnormal esophageal acid and symptoms poorly controlled by proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Patients served as their own control, which allowed comparison between baseline and postoperative measurements to determine individual treatment effect. At 5 years, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) questionnaire score, esophageal pH, PPI use, and complications were evaluated.
resultsBetween February 2007 and October 2008, 44 patients (26 males) had an MSAD implanted by laparoscopy, and 33 patients were followed up at 5 years. Mean total percentage of time with pH <4 was 11.9% at baseline and 4.6% at 5 years (P < .001), with 85% of patients achieving pH normalization or at least a 50% reduction. Mean total GERD-HRQL score improved significantly from 25.7 to 2.9 (P < .001) when comparing baseline and 5 years, and 93.9% of patients had at least a 50% reduction in total score compared with baseline. Complete discontinuation of PPIs was achieved by 87.8% of patients. No complications occurred in the long term, including no device erosions or migrations at any point.
conclusionsBased on long-term reduction in esophageal acid, symptom improvement, and no late complications, this study shows the relative safety and efficacy of magnetic sphincter augmentation for GERD.
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