1. Endoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: Initial experience 
Chaitan K. Narsule, MD, Miguel A. Burch, MD, Michael I. Ebright, MD, Donald T. Hess, MD, Roberto Rivas, BS, Benedict D.T. Daly, MD, Hiran C. Fernando, MD, FRCS 
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
Volume 143, Issue 1, Pages (January 2012)
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2. Figure 1 The EsophyX2 device. A, Handle. B, End.
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3. Figure 2
A, Helical retractor retracting the Z-line into the tissue mold. B, Tissue mold closed to approximate the fundus to the intra-abdominal esophagus. C, Placement of polypropylene H-fastners to secure the fundoplication.
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4. Figure 3
Omega-shaped valve created after endoluminal fundoplication, coronal view.
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