A study confirms transoral endoscopic fundoplication (TIF) is effective in treating GERD patients with chronic cough.

• 177 patients showed a significant reduction in cough severity: median reflux symptom index (RSI) score dropped from 18 to 5 (p < 0.0001).
• 83% of patients normalized their cough scores, and 83% successfully reduced or stopped proton pump inhibitors.

Surgeons can consider TIF for cough-predominant GERD patients to enhance outcomes.

• Satisfaction rates increased from 5.6% to 68.8% post-procedure.