Systematic review of the introduction and evaluation of magnetic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) is reported to be an innovative alternative to antireflux surgery for patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Although used in practice, little is known about how it has been evaluated. This study aimed to systematically summarize and appraise the reporting of MSA and its introduction into clinical practice, in the context of guidelines (such as IDEAL) for evaluating innovative surgical devices.

Methods

Systematic searches were used to identify all published studies reporting MSA insertion. Data collected included patient selection, governance arrangements, surgeon expertise, technique description and outcome reporting.

Results

Searches identified 587 abstracts; 39 full-text papers were included (1 RCT 5 cohort

SUBMITTER: Kirkham EN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6972716 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature