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Magnetic Sphincter for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by NEJMvideo Video 1: Schematic Drawing of the Magnetic Sphincter. The magnetic sphincter is composed of magnetic beads sealed in titanium cases. Video 2: Cross Section Schematic of the Magnetic Sphincter in Closed and Open Position. Magnets are shown in each case. When closed, the device augments the native lower…

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GERD Animation Transcript: GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic, often progressive condition, resulting from a weak lower esophageal sphincter, or LES. The LES is a muscle at the junction of the esophagus and stomach that functions as the body’s natural barrier to reflux. Normally, the LES closes immediately after swallowing, preventing reflux. In…

Transcript: A new treatment may help millions of Americans who have uncontrollable acid reflux. It happens when the stomach opening doesn’t close properly, allowing stomach acid to rise into the esophagus. 60 million Americans have heartburn and other symptoms at least once a month. Now University of Minnesota researches say a magnetic bracelet implanted around…

Reflux Disease and the new LINX procedure with Dr. Malladi Transcript: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is actually commonly thought of as heartburn. The main malfunction is a a malfunction of the valve at the lower esophagus, because food should be able to go into the stomach but bile, acid, and food should not reflux back into…