Magnetic challenge against gastroesophageal reflux

Figure 2 Schematic drawing of the Linx magnetic augmentation device to insert around the abdominal portion of the esophagus in the open and closed position. A: Open position; B: Closed position. A-B: Citation: Bonavina L, Saino GI, Bona D, Lipham J, Ganz RA, Dunn D, DeMeester T. Magnetic augmentation of the lower esophageal sphincter: results of a feasibility clinical trial. J Gastrointest Surg 2008; 12: 2133-40. Copyright© The Authors 2020. Published by Springer Nature. The authors obtained permission for use of the figure from Springer Nature (Supplementary material).