Fig. 9. The Stretta system for gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment. (A) The Stretta catheter is delivered endoluminally and located at the gastroesophageal junction. (B) Temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy is delivered to the muscle at 6 levels from above the Z-line to the gastric cardia. (C) Pre-procedure endoscopic image of the lower esophagus, Z-line, and (D) gastric cardia. (E) Post-procedure endoscopic image of the lower esophagus, Z-line, and (F) gastric cardia.
© J Neurogastroenterol Motil
