Bard Endocinch Surgery
Bard Endocinch is a nonsurgical procedure used to treat severe acid reflux disease. The procedure the physician places a series of stitches in the lower esophagus to create a pleat in the sphincter. The pleats tighten the gateway between the esophagus and the stomach, lessening the flow of acid from the stomach to the esophagus.
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