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Reoperative antireflux surgery for dysphagia
Surgical Endoscopy, 2010Troublesome dysphagia is a common indication for redo antireflux surgery (Re-ARS). This study is aimed to analyze the efficacy of Re-ARS in resolving dysphagia and to identify risk factors for persistent or new-onset dysphagia after Re-ARS.A prospectively maintained database was retrospectively reviewed to identify patients after Re-ARS.
András, Légner +5 more
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Current Status of Antireflux Surgery
Surgical Clinics of North America, 2005This article summarizes the historical aspects of antireflux surgery,including the initial techniques and subsequent modifications. Appropriate patient selection is essential to the success of antireflux procedures. The authors review the diagnostic evaluation, the technical details of the procedure, and how to manage surgical failures.
Derick J, Christian, Jo, Buyske
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Complications of laparoscopic antireflux surgery
Surgical Endoscopy, 2001Over the last decade, the laparoscopic approach to antireflux surgery has been widely applied, resulting in improved early outcomes and greater patient acceptance of surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, although short-term outcomes are probably better overall than those following open surgery, it has become apparent that the ...
D I, Watson, A C, de Beaux
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Antireflux Surgery for Dysplastic Barrett
World Journal of Surgery, 2014AbstractIntroductionBarrett’s esophagus (BE) is the result of continuous injury of the esophageal mucosa by gastric refluxate. This condition can progress to low‐grade (LGD) and high‐grade dysplasia (HGD) and eventually to adenocarcinoma. While excellent results are reported in terms of reflux and symptom control in patients with BE undergoing ...
Marco E, Allaix, Marco G, Patti
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Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in the elderly
Surgical Endoscopy And Other Interventional Techniques, 2001Laparoscopic antireflux surgery is frequently denied to older patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because of a perceived higher operative complication rate, a decreased impact of the intervention on quality of life, and decreased cost effectiveness.
Y S, Khajanchee +4 more
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Minerva chirurgica, 2009
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is extremely common throughout Europe and the United States. This review on antireflux surgery examines the best evidence for surgical treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Comparison is made with medical antireflux therapy including histamine H2 receptor antagonist and proton pump inhibitor therapy.
P A C, Gatenby, Simon D, Bann
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is extremely common throughout Europe and the United States. This review on antireflux surgery examines the best evidence for surgical treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Comparison is made with medical antireflux therapy including histamine H2 receptor antagonist and proton pump inhibitor therapy.
P A C, Gatenby, Simon D, Bann
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ANTIREFLUX SURGERY: RAISING THE BAR?
ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2006Roger Ackroyd and David I ...
Ackroyd, Roger, Watson, David Ian
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Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in the elderly
Surgical Endoscopy, 2007Both gastroesophageal reflux and paraesophageal hernias are more common in the elderly, but often these patients are not referred for surgery because of their age. In this study we determined the outcome for laparoscopic antireflux surgery in patients aged 70 years or older, in whom either symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux or a large paraesophageal ...
Watson, David Ian +3 more
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Laparoscopic reoperative antireflux surgery
Surgical Endoscopy, 2001Antireflux operations for gastroesophageal reflux disease whether performed open or laparoscopically can fail and may require reoperation to control new, recurrent symptoms or operation-related complications. We report our experience with the laparoscopic reoperation for failed antireflux procedures.Between 1995 and 2000, 37 patients underwent ...
Z T, Awad +5 more
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Tips for revisional antireflux surgery
Journal of Gastrointestinal SurgeryFailure of antireflux operations is a vexing problem with many varieties. It is important that the surgeon caring for these patients approach their decision making with care. Although there are many types of failures, this article aimed to address 4 main types: recurrent heartburn, postoperative dysphagia, "recurrent" hiatal hernia, and postoperative ...
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