Abstract

Enteryx (Boston Scientific) is an injectable solution containing 8% ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide that has been approved for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The technique consists of injecting Enteryx into the lower esophageal sphincter where it solidifies into a sponge-like permanent implant and prevents or reduces gastric acid reflux into the esophagus. The procedure appears to be generally safe, even if minor or moderate adverse events have been observed. We present the case of a 52-yr-old female treated by Enteryx injection for GERD who developed subsequently an esophageal parietal abscess.

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