title: [Endoscopic intraluminal valvuloplasty--a therapy of the future for gastroesophageal reflux].
abstract: A new endoscopic intraluminal valvuloplasty is described. The procedure provides a simple, easy out-patient approach for antireflux surgery and is applicable to patients with early gastroesophageal reflux disease as an alternative to chronic life-long medical therapy. The feasibility, durability and efficacy of the procedure in baboons are reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: DeMeester
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Filipi
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000818:Animals; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005544:Forecasting; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010215:Papio; D016896:Treatment Outcome