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External UES Compression Device Fitting

RY Rena Yadlapati
JP John E. Pandolfino
MG Madeline Greytak
JC Jonathon Cahoon
MC Mary Clarke
MC Matthew Clary
DF Daniel Fink
PM Paul Menard-Katcher
AV Andrew M. Vahabzadeh-Hagh
PW Philip Weissbrod
SG Samir Gupta
AK Alexander Kaizer
SW Sachin Wani
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The external UES compression device is a novel therapy developed for GERD and LPR. It is composed of a plastic frame (front facing), a comfort band made of soft and pliable material which is adjustable by Velcro on each side. There is a magnetic clasp for easily securing and removing the device without readjusting the pressure. A soft foam cushion applies pressure to the cricoid cartilage. Small increments of pressure can be adjusted with a front facing dial. The device is fitted with an external manometer and pressure sensor, in which the blue pressure sensor is gently placed underneath the cushion of the device. In this study, the device was fitted to generate a pressure of 20–30 mmHg as per manufacturer guidelines.

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