“…The magnetic union between each of the beads allows the passage of the swallowed bolus but inhibits the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 5 ( Figure 1 ). Although several studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the device 3 - 5 , 7 , 10 - 14 , 16 , 19 , 20 , 23 , 25 , 26 , 29 , 32 - 34 , 40 , 41 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 48 - 50 , 52 , 55 , large series and randomized trials supporting its use are still lacking.…”