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Bile reflux, chronic gerd, do not respond to ppis. would linx be a possibility? i'm not a hyper secreter per ph study.
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Reflux: GERD can be a very serious issue and if left untreated can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. There are many treatments available from Lifestyle modification to endoscopic treatments to surgery. LINX is a surgical procedure where magnets are wrapped around the lower esophagus. Initial studies show some response but there are issues including the need to remove the magnets. Talk to surgeon.
Answered 11/23/2015
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See GI: This can best be answered by a GI doctor. I have seen failure with LINX . You also need to have sufficient esophageal motility for LINX replacement. A major problem I see is that it must be surgically removed then replaced if you need to have an MRI. There are other surgical options which may be considered.
Answered 11/23/2015
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