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How effective is Enteryx® implantation for the treatment of patients with GERD?

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boxed-textCohen LB et al. (2005) Enteryx® implantation for GERD: expanded multicenter trial results and interim postapproval follow-up to 24 months. Gastrointest Endosc 61: 650–658

Enteryx® implantation is a promising therapy for the treatment of patients with GERD who are PPI-dependent, but further research is needed to determine its clinical efficacy and safety

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The synopsis was written by Rachel Jones, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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    Dimitry Oleynikov, Chad Ringley & Victor Bochkarev

  2. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA

    Dimitry Oleynikov, Chad Ringley & Victor Bochkarev

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Oleynikov, D., Ringley, C. & Bochkarev, V. How effective is Enteryx® implantation for the treatment of patients with GERD?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2, 508–509 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0320

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