Heartburn and Esophyx

Esophyx and GERD

Dr. Buchin is pleased to announce the addition of a new non-invasive procedure for surgical treatment of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) called EsophyX.

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GERD—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

If you suffer from heartburn you are not alone. Approximately 14 million Americans experience symptoms of GERD, including heartburn and esophageal inflammation on a daily basis. If you have heartburn twice a week or more you may have GERD. Heartburn is the most common symptom associated with GERD but you may also experience:

· Inflammation and/or ulceration of the esophagus

· Hoarseness or sore throat

· Excessive clearing of the throat

· Frequent swallowing

· Persistent cough

· Asthma or asthma-like symptoms

· Burning in the mouth or throat

· Pain or discomfort in the chest

· Intolerance to certain foods

· Yellow fluid or stains on your pillow after sleep

· Dental erosions or therapy-resistante of the esophagus enters the stomach.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn. The fluid may even be tasted in the back of the mouth, and this is called acid indigestion. Occasional heartburn is common but does not necessarily mean one has GERD. Heartburn that occurs more than twice a week may be considered GERD, and it can eventually lead to more serious health problems.

The EsophyX Procedure vs. Standard Surgical Therapy

Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (commonly referred to as Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) involves reinforcing the "valve" between the esophagus and the stomach by wrapping the upper portion of the stomach around the lowest portion of the esophagus. Although the Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication procedure is highly effective, it is also more invasive, despite the laparoscopic surgical approach. For this reason, less than 1% of the patients choose surgical therapy to repair the anatomical defect(s) that cause GERD. Dr. Buchin is an expert in Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication operations.

The EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure is a new, novel surgical procedure for the treatment of GERD. The TIF procedure is based on the principles of surgical repair of the anti-reflux barrier and is intended to deliver similar benefits as the time-proven Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication.

The main difference between the Laparoscopic approach and EsophyX is that EsophyX is non-invasive as it is performed through the mouth and is incisionless. The procedure is an ambulatory procedure with little or no pain.

In recent studies of EsophyX, patients reported 80% improvement in quality of life, significantly improved satisfaction, and reduction/elimination of heartburn symptoms. All patients discontinued medication after the EsophyX procedure and 80% were still completely off daily medication and symptom free one year after the procedure.

For more information, please contact Dr. Buchin’s office to help you decide which procedure would be right for you.

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