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you can offer your patients a viable alternative to drug
therapy and surgical fundoplication for the treatment of
GERD
The Stretta
System consists of the Stretta Catheter, which is a disposable,
flexible catheter with needle electrodes, and the Curon
Control Module.Using these devices, the physician delivers
precisely controlled radiofrequency energy to create thermal
lesions in the muscle of the lower esophageal sphincter
(LES). The Stretta Procedure is performed under conscious
sedation by gastroenterologists in the endoscopy suite.
The Stretta catheter is inserted down the patient´s
throat to the junction of the esophagus and stomach (GE
junction).A balloon is inflated and needle electrodes are
deployed from a basket surrounding the balloon into the
tissue. Radiofrequency (RF) energy is directed from the
control module through the electrodes to create thermal
lesions in the vicinity of the LES. When the lesions heal,
the barrier function of the LES is improved, resulting in
a dramatic reduction in GERD symptoms.
The Stretta System
 Step
1:
The physician places the catheter through the mouth
and into the valve between the stomach and esophagus. The
electrodes are placed into the tissue and radiofrequency
energy is delivered to create well-defined areas of coagulation
around the electrodes. Water delivered through ports in
the catheter irrigates the surface mucosa during treatment.
The device monitors temperature readings to assure safety
and precise control during treatment.
Step 2:
The physician repeats this sequence along the length of
the gastroesophageal junction.
Step 3:
Over the next few weeks, the coagulated tissue resorbs
and shrinks, increasing resistance to reflux.
Leading
The Field In Performing The Stretta Procedure
Leading The Field In Training
Doctors To Perform The Stretta Procedure
Endoscopic
Microsurgery Associates
7402 York Rd, Suite 100 - Towson, MD 21204
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