LINX is a flexible ring of small magnets placed around the oesophagus just above the stomach during a minimally invasive procedure to help prevent reflux.<\/p>\n
The strength of the magnets helps keep the valve between your stomach and oesophagus closed to prevent reflux.\u00a0 When you swallow, the magnets separate temporarily to allow food and liquid to pass into the stomach.<\/p>\n
LINX requires no permanent anatomic alteration, reduces gas and bloating preserves the ability to other procedures? belch and vomit and patients typically go home within 24 hours and resume a normal diet.<\/p>\n
LINX is placed around the oesophagus just above the stomach using a minimally invasive surgical technique.\u00a0 Many patients are able to go home the same day.<\/p>\n
Yes. LINX can be removed using a minimally invasive procedure and preserves patients\u2019 future treatment options.<\/p>\n
Three diagnostic tests are used to determine if patients may be candidates for LINX: EGD, pH and Manometry.<\/p>\n
Patients are encouraged to return to a normal diet as soon as tolerated or as directed by their physician.<\/p>\n
Patients are generally able to return to non-strenuous activity within a couple of days.<\/p>\n
LINX is designed to be a lifelong implant.<\/p>\n
LINX should not affect airport security.\u00a0 All patients are provided an implant card to let people\u00a0know they have an implant.<\/p>\n
LINX patients may undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) up to either 0.7-Tesla (0.7T) or 1.5-Tesla (1.5T),\u00a0depending on the LINX model implanted. You should discuss the MRI scanning options with your consultant prior to deciding on treatment with LINX. LINX patients can also undergo: CT scan, x-ray, ultrasound and PET scan.<\/p>\n
Achalasia (lower part of oesophagus does not relax), bleeding, death, device erosion (device passing through the oesophageal wall), device explant\/re-operation, device failure, device migration (device does not appear to be at implant site), diarrhoea, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), inability to belch or vomit,\u00a0 infection, impaired gastric motility, injury to the oesophagus, spleen, or stomach, nausea, odynophagia\u00a0 (painful swallowing), organ damage caused by device migration, pain, peritonitis (inflammation of\u00a0 the peritoneum), pneumothorax (collapsed lung), regurgitation, saliva\/mucus build-up, stomach bloating,\u00a0 vomiting, and worsening of preoperative symptoms (including but not limited to dysphagia or heartburn).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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