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GERD Complications
Everyday Health produced this short video describing two major complications of GERD. There are two major complications from GERD. Strictures are a narrowing of the esophagus which make swallowing difficult and Barrett’s esophagus can lead to cancer. Transcript: Most patients with reflux disease are successfully treated and do not have symptoms on an ongoing basis….
Kevin Harry – LINX Patient
LINX Patient Testimonial from Kevin Harry
CBS News’ Charlie Rose discusses the LINX® System
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LINX System Barium Demonstration
LINX System video depicting food injected with Barium traveling through the esophagus into the stomach.