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Reoperative laparoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of failed fundoplication [PDF]
This study was undertaken to determine the safety and efficacy of reoperative laparoscopic fundoplication for patients with failed fundoplication.Thirty-nine of 612 consecutive patients who had undergone fundoplication underwent laparoscopic reoperative fundoplication for recurrent symptoms, persistent dysphagia, or gas bloat. An additional 15 patients
Papasavas, Pavlos K. +9 more
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Summary: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (LHM) with partial fundoplication has become the treatment of choice for esophageal achalasia. However, the choice of the partial fundoplication is debated.
Alberto Aiolfi +7 more
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Laparoscopic fundoplication [PDF]
The effectiveness of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) was assessed in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using pH study and different quality-of-life indexes. We correlated both types of data and hypothesised that improvement in quality of life following LNF does not necessarily correlate with improvement in pH values ...
P M, Markus +4 more
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Fundoplication After Heller Myotomy: A Retrospective Comparison Between Nissen and Dor
Objective: A retrospective comparison between Nissen and Dor fundoplication after laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia. Materials and Methods: From 1998 to 2004 a first group of 48 patients underwent Heller myotomy and Nissen fundoplication for ...
Fabio Pellegrini +7 more
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Modern aspects of treatment of hiatal hernia and its main complications
The aim. To evaluate the features and results of minimally invasive surgical treatment of patients with hiatal hernia (HH) and its main complications using modern endoscopic and laparoscopic technologies. Materials and methods.
A. Yu. Usenko +4 more
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To Wrap or Not? Utility of Anti-reflux Procedure in Infants Needing Gastrostomy Tubes
PurposeGastrostomy tube (GT) insertion is commonly performed in children with failure to thrive. Pediatric patients' frequently have gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and discerning pathological GER can be challenging.
Faraz A. Khan +3 more
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Acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage from a gastroaortic fistula in the gastric fundoplication pouch is a rare complication of Nissen fundoplication. The present case reports a gastroaortic fistula secondary to gastric ulceration associated with prior ...
Marsoh Manduch +4 more
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Laparoscopic fundoplication for neurologically impaired adolescents with severe scoliosis
Laparoscopic antireflux procedure for patients with severe scoliosis is often challenging, as the esophageal hiatus lies in an extremely deep position and is frequently rotated.
Toshihiko Watanabe +6 more
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BackgroundThere is no consensus as to what extent of "wrap" is required in a fundoplication for correction of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).ObjectiveTo evaluate if a complete (360 degree) or partial fundoplication gives better control of GERD ...
Peter Glen +4 more
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Improving Digestive and Nutritional Status of Patients with Achalasia after Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Surgery [PDF]
Background: Nowadays laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (LHM) with partial fundoplication is recommended as the first line of therapy for esophageal achalasia.
Masoud Amini +6 more
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