Hailey David
Issues Emerg Health Technol. 2004 Mar(54):1-4.
Endoscope-based products for the treatment of more severe forms of gastroesophageal reflux disease provide an alternative to the use of drugs or surgery. Results from case series have shown that selected patients benefit through relief of symptoms and reduction of medication. Reported adverse effects appear to be minor. Efficacy has been mostly assessed over short periods and there is little information on comparison with other treatments. Procedural skills and appropriate training in their use are required. These technologies are promising, but their place in health care is not established.
用于治疗更严重形式的胃食管反流病的内镜产品为药物治疗或手术治疗提供了一种替代方案。病例系列研究结果表明，部分患者通过症状缓解和药物减少而获益。报告的不良反应似乎较小。疗效大多在短期内进行评估，与其他治疗方法比较的信息较少。需要有操作技能并接受关于其使用的适当培训。这些技术前景广阔，但它们在医疗保健中的地位尚未确立。
