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.

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. 

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.

"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. 

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." 

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STRETTA ONLINE TRAINING

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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. 

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