Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & Swallowing Center
This center takes a comprehensive approach to treating GERD and other conditions including achalacia, Barett's esophagus, hiatal hernia, nutcracker esophagus and others. The center offers the leading treatments including anti-reflux surgery, diaphragmatic hernia repair, endoscopic Zenker's diverticulectomy, myotomy and esophageal stents.
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| Anti-reflux surgery BARRX Diaphragmatic hernia repair Endoscopic mucosal resection Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Endoscopic Zenker's diverticulectomy Esophagectomy (en bloc, vagal sparing, transhiatal, etc) Hill repair Laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery LINX Reflux Management System Minimally invasive surgery Myotomy Nissen fundoplication Re do surgery Esophageal stents |
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Conditions |
Diseases |
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Acid reflux |
Achalasia |
Introduction to Esophogeal Surgery
In the videos below, Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Ralph Aye explains esophageal surgery and what to expect.
Part I
Part II
LINX Reflux Management System
Learn about a new, simple surgical procedure to treat GERD.
LINX is the first new therapy for GERD in more than 25 years and was approved in March 2012 after 4 years of evaluation and testing by the FDA. The LINX device is a series of magnets in the form of a ring and is implanted around the bottom of the esophagus during a short, 40 minute laparoscopic procedure. The ring of magnets is designed to stay closed and prevent the reflux valve from opening, thereby preventing acid from the stomach to move up into the esophagus. However, the magnets will open up the ring when people are eating to let food in much like a person’s native reflux valve and also open to let people belch and if necessary, vomit—unlike other surgical treatments. LINX controls GERD in over 90% of patients and allows 80% of patients to stop their GERD medication and enjoy a regular diet.
Barrett's Esophagus
What are the problems with a Barrett's Esophagus surveillance only strategy?
Under the Barrett's study at Swedish, who are potential candidates for treatments?
What options exist to treat Barrett's Esophagus?
What should I expect before/during/after my Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) procedure?
What are my options if my Barrett's Esophagus has turned into cancer?
News
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February 22, 2013 Preventing progression of Barrett's esophagus to cancer without surgery
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February 4, 2013 Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer: The dark side of the acid reflux epidemic
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December 12, 2012 Dysphagia - what it is, what can be done, and why you should speak with your provider if you have trouble swallowing
Contact Information
Swedish Thoracic Surgery / First Hill
1101 Madison StreetSuite 850
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-215-6800
Fax: 206-215-6801
Becoming a Patient
Patient Stories of Strength
“I want people to know what happened to me so it will encourage them to quit smoking and get tested for lung cancer because it’s so important to find this early.” Patient Stories
Quit Smoking
Swedish offers smoking-cessation resources including nicotine-replacement therapy, individualized eight-week smoking secessation class, vidoes, brochures and materials. Download a brochure
