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Actual ELGP for patients with PPI-refractory NERD. A: Preoperative image (GERD with mild esophageal hiatal hernia). B: Immediately after ELGP (plication performed in three locations). C: Three months after ELGP (plication remains in two locations). This figure is original from the present authors. ELGP: endoluminal gastroplication, GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease, NERD: non-erosive reflux disease, PPI: proton pump inhibitor
