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Has anybody gone through ARMS surgery of oesophagus

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I am 43 suffering from chronic oesophagitis grade B, constantly on ppi for the last 5 years. My symptoms are well controlled but oesophagitis is not cured as seen from 3 year interval endoscopy. My GP has suggested ARMS should I go for it or should Continue on ppi

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Sorry what is ARMS

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Anti reflex mucosectomy. It is new endoscopic surgery for GERD

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Thank you, I have never heard of it. I have Barret's oesophagus, sleep with wedge and don't eat late and take Gaviscon every night.

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Thanks for your advice, what is your age and which drugs you are on. I am 43

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