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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Endo Cinch is an alternative treatment for GERD. This procedure is less invasive than some other treatments for GERD. The procedure may reduce your daily use of medication, relieve symptoms, and decrease regurgitation.
During the procedure, your doctor will place a series of stitches in the lower esophagus to create a pleat in the sphincter. This pleat alters the opening between the stomach and esophagus and potentially prevents acid from flowing out of the stomach (which is what causes the burning sensation).
Your stomach must be empty. Before the procedure you should have nothing to eat or drink after midnight, including water. Your doctor will tell you about any changes in your medications for the day of the procedure.
After the procedure is done you will be moved to a recovery area where you will rest for one hour or until the effects of the medication have worn off. Your throat may feel sore for a couple of days after the test. You may feel fullness in your stomach because of the air used during the procedure. You must have someone drive you home because of the medication given.
This article is a NetWellness exclusive. 
Last Reviewed: Apr 25, 2008
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D. Roy Ferguson, MD Interim Director, Director of Endoscopy Unit, Associate Professor Gastroenterology-Hepatology Division MetroHealth Medical Center School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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