Transesophageal endoscopic treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32003000752
English
Authors' objectives:
This Assessment addresses 3 transesophageal endoscopic procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): endoscopic suturing, radiofrequency energy delivery, and implantation of inert polymers. The available evidence is reviewed to determine health outcome effects such as relieving symptoms, preventing long-term complications, and the rate of adverse events as compared to the following alternatives: sham endoscopic treatment; continued medical therapy; and open or laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/contact-tec.html
Year Published:
2002
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy, Digestive System
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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