The
Enteryx® Procedure
An Endoscopic, Injectable Treatment for GERD Symptoms
Current Treatment Options
Until now, patients have had two primary treatment options:
medication or surgery. For many, daily medication may
be enough to alleviate the symptoms. But daily drug therapy
is not only costly-it often means lifelong dependency.
In many cases, if medications are stopped, the symptoms
of GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) will rapidly
return. Surgery may help correct sphincter dysfunction;
however, it entails risk, potential hospitalization, and
a long recovery period.
The Enteryx Procedure May Help
Enteryx is an endoscopic therapy designed to alter the
compliance of the GE (gastroesophageal) junction. The
procedure involves the injection of a liquid copolymer
into the sphincter muscle, where it forms a permanent
implant. The Enteryx Procedure may help to enhance the
gastroesophageal reflux barrier.
Follow up data from The IDE clinical study showed that,
at the one-year mark, out of 81 patients treated with
Enteryx, 57 (or 70.4%) had eliminated their dependence
on daily medication. An additional 8 patients (or 9.9%)
were able to reduce their daily dependence by 50% or
more.
How The Enteryx Procedure is Performed
The procedure is performed by an endoscopist who has
been trained on the injection technique.
The procedure may generally be performed in approximately
30 minutes
As with other endoscopic procedures, you may expect
to be sedated
An endoscope is passed through your mouth and down into
your esophagus
The solution is designed to be injected into your sphincter
muscle using a small needle
What Are the Intended Benefits of the Procedure?
One-year follow-up from the IDE clinical study of 85
patients suggests that The Enteryx Procedure may offer
a number of advantages, including:
Enhanced Control over GERD symptoms
Reduction or Elimination of daily Proton Pump Inhibitor
(PPI) medication
A less invasive alternative to surgery
Improvement in overall quality of life
What Can You Expect After the Procedure?
Following the procedure you may experience some of the
following effects:
Mild-to-moderate chest pain
Temporary difficulty swallowing
Possible low-grade fever
Belching / burping
Bloating / flatulence
A garlic smell on breath and body
Your physician may recommend a soft food and liquid
diet for two to three days, and continuation of PPI
therapy for ten days following the procedure. In addition,
your physician may also prescribe a pain reliever upon
discharge.
Could this Procedure Be Right for You?
For many patients, The Enteryx Procedure has the potential
to offer an alternative for treating GERD symptoms.
You may be a candidate if:
Your GERD symptoms can be managed with medication;
however, you seek an alternative to the inconvenience
or side effects of daily medication
You have a confirmed GERD diagnosis
You have not had previous surgery for GERD
A visit with a physician trained in this procedure
is the best way to determine if Enteryx is right for
you.
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For Boston Scientific's "Enteryx® Patient
Information Brochure" please go to www.bostonscientific.com/patient-education.
For informational purposes only. For any questions,
please contact your physician.
Enteryx® is a registered trademark of Boston Scientific
Corporation. These materials have been created with
expressed permission from Boston Scientific Corporation.
Reflux1 has been developed in part by funding provided
by Boston Scientific Corporation
