Publications by authors named "Stefan J M Kraemer"
Article Synopsis
- The functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) was evaluated for its ability to assess structural changes at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) after transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF).
- In the study, both animal models and human patients underwent FLIP measurements alongside other testing methods, showing a significant initial decrease in the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the GEJ post-TIF, but a return to baseline at 2 weeks in animals.
- The results indicate that FLIP effectively measures GEJ distensibility and correlates with traditional testing methods, suggesting its potential as a diagnostic tool for GERD and evaluation after antireflux surgery.
Background: Long-term (> 5 years) studies of antireflux operations are needed. This study evaluates long-term results of the open Hill repair at multiple institutions.
Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of open Hill repairs from 1972 to 1997 at 5 North American medical centers with a mean follow-up of 10 years.
Objective: To determine the safety, mechanism of action, immediate postprocedural anatomic impact on the esophagogastric junction, and short-term efficacy of the first entirely endolumenal antireflux procedure.
Background: A safe and effective endoscopic antireflux procedure remains elusive. Transoral endolumenal surgery has enormous potential for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other esophagogastric diseases.