Anti-Reflux Mucosal Ablation (ARMA): Technique, Evidence, Outcomes, and Limitations | For Gastroenterologists
Abstract Anti-reflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) is an emerging endoscopic technique developed to enhance the gastroesophageal junction barrier in selected patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The procedure involves targeted mucosal ablation at the gastroesophageal junction, inducing controlled fibrosis and tissue contraction that may improve lower esophageal sphincter (LES) competence. Early clinical studies and observational series […]