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Acid Reflux
What is an Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is when stomach acid rushes back into the esophagus. The lower esophageal sphincter, a valve-like muscle, typically opens to let food into the stomach and shuts to keep acid from returning to the esophagus. If this muscle weakens or relaxes abnormally, acid can rise, causing symptoms such as regurgitation, chest pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing.
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
When acid reflux becomes chronic, it is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Specific foods, obesity, pregnancy, smoking, and certain medical problems can all cause acid reflux. While medications, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle adjustments are frequently used to address the symptoms of GERD, more severe instances may need surgical interventions.
LINX Reflux Management System
A weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the fundamental cause of GERD, is treated using a medical device called the LINX Reflux Management System. The device is a thin, flexible band that is surgically inserted around the LES. It is made up of interconnected titanium beads with magnetic cores. By strengthening the LES’s resistance to abnormal opening, these magnets stop stomach acid from flowing backward into the esophagus. This minimally invasive surgery offers an alternative for GERD sufferers who might not react well to conventional therapies or drugs.
Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.
Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek
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