A Tough Pill to Swallow: Demonstration of Esophageal Physiologic Events Explaining Severe Dysphagia Captured on EndoFLIP After LINX Procedure

ACG Case Reports Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shay S Bidani, Alexandria Iakovidis, Lorraine Creech, Manuel A. Amaris, David S. Estores
DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001995
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Abstract

Dysphagia is a common symptom after magnetic sphincter augmentation, a minimally invasive antireflux alternative to laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. A 69-year-old woman underwent LINX procedure in 2017 for GERD symptoms, after which she had the onset of dysphagia. EndoFLIP demonstrated narrowing and stiffness at lower volumes but acceptable distensibility at the largest balloon volume. The treatment plan aimed to improve swallowing by ingesting larger solid boluses and avoiding additional invasive procedures. This visualization of the obstruction on EndoFLIP presented a more physiologic approach to treatment with ingesting larger, rather than smaller, solid food boluses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dysphagia Assessment and Management Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Esophageal and GI Pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
ACG Case Reports Journal
Volume
13
Issue
2
Pages
e01995–e01995
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN