WHAT IS LINX?
LINX Reflux Management System is a ring of titanium magnetic beads that are connected with titanium wires. The LINX system is placed specifically to work with a weakened lower esophageal sphincter to prevent acid from escaping to the esophagus and causing the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
- To receive the LINX reflux management system, you must be diagnosed with GERD.
- The LINX device is considered an alternative to continuous acid suppression therapy.
ADVANTAGES OF LINX REFLUX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Nearly 90% of GERD patients achieved relief from GERD symptoms with the LINX device compared to patients treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
- The LINX reflux management system provided consistent and long-lasting results according to multiple studies
- Over 80% of patients treated with the LINX reflux management system reported satisfaction and fewer GERD symptoms compared to only 2% with PPIs
- A hiatal hernia can also be repaired during the LINX procedure.
RECOVERY FROM LINX REFLUX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Does not require changes to the stomach anatomy
- LINX reflux management system procedure is minimally invasive that takes less than an hour
- Return to work or normal activities in just a few days
- Consume a normal diet shortly after the procedure
FAQ
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