Nuevo estudio confirma ventajas de Stretta en ERGE
New study concludes Stretta may be more desirable than chronic PPI use
or anti-reflux surgery in some patients.
Peer-review study brings renewed attention to Stretta by analyzing the
data
to dispel misconceptions surrounding this non-surgical procedure.
to dispel misconceptions surrounding this non-surgical procedure.
The study, published in Gastroenterology Research and Practice, is
titled "Stretta Radiofrequency Treatment
for GERD: A Safe and Effective Modality"and presents
clinical facts that dispel some misconceptions about Stretta.
clinical facts that dispel some misconceptions about Stretta.
Authored by Drs. Mark Franciosa and Hiroshi Mashimo, of VA Boston and
Harvard Medical School, and Dr. George Triadafilopoulos of Stanford University
School of Medicine, the study cites experimental and clinical data from a
multitude of sources and concludes that Stretta is a valuable non-surgical
treatment option in the management of GERD.
Stretta uses low power and low temperature radiofrequency (RF) energy to
remodel the
lower esophageal sphincter muscle, thus reducing GERD and its symptoms.
lower esophageal sphincter muscle, thus reducing GERD and its symptoms.
"This review of the abundant clinical data, including controlled
and
randomized studies, as well as studies with long-term follow up,
concludes that Stretta is safe, effective and long-lasting - and a
valuable
for many patients seeking relief from their GERD symptoms,"
stated Dr. Triadafilopoulos. "This is particularly important in light
of current concern
about long-term PPI use and patient resistance to anti-reflux
surgery,"
stated Dr. Triadafilopoulos.
stated Dr. Triadafilopoulos.
IT'S SIMPLE - THE DATA SUPPORTS STRETTA
SAGES' recently published clinical guidelines (August '13 Surgical Endoscopy) gave Stretta therapy a GRADE recommendation of "++++/strong," citing high quality evidence from 32 clinical trials. Also, recently presented 10-year post-Stretta data concluded that Stretta is an effective long-term solution for GERD patients.
Dr. Triadafilopoulos pointed to data presented in the study showing
Stretta
has the longest experience of any non-surgical intervention. "As doctors,
we strive to improve the quality of life of patients," Triadafilopoulos stated.
"We owe it to GERD sufferers to offer this valuable treatment option."
has the longest experience of any non-surgical intervention. "As doctors,
we strive to improve the quality of life of patients," Triadafilopoulos stated.
"We owe it to GERD sufferers to offer this valuable treatment option."
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STRETTA ONLINE TRAINING
For a complete review of the Stretta procedure and technology go to:
Username: mederi
Password: stretta
MEDERI FALL EVENTS
Stretta International
Training Workshops - Izmir Turkey - Sept 30 - Nov 25
ANMS - Huntington
Beach CA
Florida
Gastroenterology Society - Orlando FL
American College of
Surgeons - Washington DC
UEGW - Berlin Germany
- Breakfast Symposium
on Non-Medical Therapies for GERD, Ronnie Fass MD
Wednesday
October 16 7:00 am - Hall Helsinki ICC Berlin
STRETTA U.S. INSURANCE COVERAGE IS EXPANDING!
Stretta is now
covered by Medicare in many states, nationwide by Tricare,
throughout the VA system, and regionally by select private insurance carriers.
throughout the VA system, and regionally by select private insurance carriers.
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