Spotlight on the Linx™ Reflux Management System for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: evidence and research

Medical Devices : Evidence and Research
Jonathan ZadehKfir Ben-David

Abstract

The initial approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management typically involves lifestyle modification and medical therapy utilizing acid reducing agents such as histamine blockers and proton pump inhibitors. In severe cases refractory to such treatments, surgical therapy may be indicated. The gold standard for surgical treatment of GERD is the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. In recent years, a new technique known as magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) has been developed using the Linx™ Reflux Management System. This is an implantable ring of magnetic beads that is placed around the esophagus at the gastroesophageal junction to restore lower esophageal integrity. The aim of this review is to discuss the current literature regarding indications, surgical technique, efficacy, and complications of MSA using the Linx device. A standardized literature search was performed yielding 367 abstracts. After elimination due to duplicates between databases and irrelevance, 96 articles remained. The information found to be significant and non-redundant was included in this review. After several years of clinical application, the Linx device has been shown to not only be effective for the management of GERD but also be as e...Continue Reading

Citations

Feb 28, 2020·Khirurgiia·D A DanilovaL I Gorbunova
Apr 30, 2019·Current Opinion in Gastroenterology·Lauren RabachVic Velanovich
Feb 6, 2020·Frontiers in Physiology·Li CaoChristian Stock
Aug 3, 2021·Current Gastroenterology Reports·Michael KurinRonnie Fass

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Methods Mentioned

BETA
motility studies
dissection
gastric bypass
pharmacotherapy

Software Mentioned

Linx

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