In keeping with our promise to provide the community with the latest surgical techniques, I am proud to announce that the Coast Plaza Digestive Health Center now offers EsophyX TIF, a revolutionary, incisionless surgery designed to reconstruct the natural valve between the stomach and esophagus. For patients who suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), this valve no longer functions optimally, allowing stomach acid to travel up the esophagus, causing heartburn, reflux, and esophageal erosion. Simple tasks such as eating, drinking, and sleeping become complex, often worrisome obstacles to maintaining a healthy, productive lifestyle.

Unlike PPIs, antacids, and other heartburn medications, EsophyX TIF addresses the physiological cause of reflux, not the symptoms. A simple procedure, the EsophyX device enters through the mouth and is guided down the throat to rebuild the body’s barrier between the stomach and esophagus, thus preventing backflow of gastrointestinal acid. Since no incision is required, there is less pain, less risk, and no scarring. Most patients resume normal activities very quickly.

Once these anatomical repairs are complete, there is no longer any need for pills or dietary restrictions in most cases. To date, 79% of EsophyX patients report the elimination of PPIs and other medications after 24 months, as well as a dramatic improvement in quality of life. If you or someone you love struggles with GERD or heartburn related issues, I urge you to call the Digestive Health Center at 1-888-255-5678 for your consultation today.