Table 7.
Healthcare resource use with MSA and LF
| Measure | MSA (n = 459) | LF (n = 163) |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient clinic visits | ||
| 12 M | 18.9% | 15.3% |
| 24 M | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 36 M | 10.5% | 8.0% |
| Return to clinic for GERD symptoms | ||
| 12 M | 58.5% | 54.2% |
| 24 M | 80.4% | 86.7% |
| 36 M | 87.9% | 100% |
| Return to clinic due to procedural complaint/complication | ||
| 12 M | 39.3% | 41.7% |
| 24 M | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| 36 M | 15.2% | 0.0% |
| Surgical intervention | ||
| 12 M | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| 24 M | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 36 M | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Device removal* | ||
| 12 M | 1.5% (7/459) | NA |
| 24 M | 2.0% (9/459) | NA |
| 36 M | 2.4% (11/459) | NA |
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease, LF laparoscopic fundoplication, MSA magnetic sphincter augmentation
*Removal rates are cumulative across the 3 years