Magnetic sphincter augmentation device removal: surgical technique and results at medium-term follow-up.

Background: The magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) device has become a common option for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Knowledge of MSA-related complications, indications for removal, and techniques are puzzled. With this study, we aimed to evaluate indications, techniques for removal, surgical approach, and outcomes with MSA removal.

Laparoscopic Toupet Fundoplication for the Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Results at Medium-Term follow-Up.

Background: The effect of laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication (LTF) for the treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of LTF for the treatment of LPR-related symptoms and disease-specific quality of life (QoL) up to 3-year follow-up.

Materials And Methods: Observational cohort study (2015-2019).

Laparoscopic posterior cruroplasty: a patient tailored approach.

Background: Different surgical variations have been described for laparoscopic crural repair however, the technique is not standardized and left to the surgeons' preference.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe a standardized "patient tailored" approach for laparoscopic posterior cruroplasty in the setting of elective hiatal hernia repair.

Methods: Retrospective single-center study was conducted (November 2015 to November 2019).

Cardiac tamponade occurred after endoscopic submucosal dissection: conservative management of the esophagopericardial fistula.

We describe the case of an esophagopericardial fistula generated after endoscopic submucosal dissection in a patient affected by a superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma immediately treated with percutaneous pericardial drainage and placement of a partially covered self-expanding metal stent that has been removed using the stent-in-stent technique after 35 days.

Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux at 5 Years: Final Results of a Pilot Study Show Long-Term Acid Reduction and Symptom Improvement.

Background: As previously reported, the magnetic sphincter augmentation device (MSAD) preserves gastric anatomy and results in less severe side effects than traditional antireflux surgery. The final 5-year results of a pilot study are reported here.

Patients And Methods: A prospective, multicenter study evaluated safety and efficacy of the MSAD for 5 years.