Long Term Outcome of Argon Plasma Coagulation of Cervical Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa as an Alternative Treatment for Globus Sensations

Technical University of Munich49 enrolled

Overview

APC of gastric inlet patches is successful for the treatment of globus sensations in the throat (Bajbouj et al Gastroenterology 2009; 137:440-4). There is no data for long term efficiency of this treatment. To measure long term efficacy all patients treated with this therapy in our clinic were followed up with complaint-evaluation sheets and endoscopy.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Globus Sensations in the Throat

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * former APC therapy of gastric inlet patches as treatment for globus sensations * at least 6 month since last APC therapy Exclusion Criteria: * patients with reduced general condition * malignancy of the upper gastrointestinal tract * patients older than 80 years

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change of globus complaint score

Time frame: retrospectively assessed: before APC therapy and at the date of follow up

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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