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ArticleClinical endoscopy2025

The comparative study of Stretta radiofrequency and anti-reflux mucosectomy in the management of intractable gastroesophageal reflux disease: a single-center retrospective study from Korea.

Ah Young Lee, Ji Woo Choi, Jeong Haeng Heo, Jun Young Chung, Seong Hwan Kim, Joo Young Cho

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  1. Anti-reflux mucosal ablation: A good method for proton pump inhibitor dependent gastroesophageal reflux disease.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2026
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Ah Young LeeDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, CHA University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ji Woo ChoiDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, CHA University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jeong Haeng HeoDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, CHA University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jun Young ChungDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, CHA University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Seong Hwan KimDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, CHA University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Joo Young ChoDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, CHA University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsChronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) requires symptom relief and treatment of associated conditions. In this study, we aimed to compare anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and Stretta radiofrequency (SRF) for treating patients with chronic GERD who are unresponsive to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and to identify the indications for each procedure.

methodsData of patients who underwent ARMS or SRF between March 2021 and April 2023 were analyzed. Changes in GERD questionnaire (GERDQ) scores, endoscopic Los Angeles (LA) grade, flap valve grade (FVG) based on Hill's type, EndoFLIP distensibility index (DI), endoscopic Barrett's epithelium (BE) resolution rate, and PPI withdrawal rate were compared between the two groups.

resultsImprovements in the GERDQ scores and PPI withdrawal rates were similar between the groups. The ARMS group showed significantly better changes in endoscopic LA grade, FVG, and EndoFLIP DI than the SRF group. The complications were more prevalent in the ARMS group than in the SRF group.

conclusionsThe change in endoscopic LA grade before and after the procedure was significantly higher in the ARMS group than in the SRF group. Significant improvements in endoscopic FVG, BE resolution, and EndoFLIP DI were observed only with the ARMS group.

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Endoscopic mucosal resectionEsophagitisGastroesophageal refluxRadiofrequency ablation

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