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The role of posterior aortopexy in the treatment of left mainstem bronchus compression [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: We reviewed the role of posterior aortopexy for left mainstem bronchus compression in infants and children. METHODS: Eighteen children with respiratory symptoms were enrolled between 2005 and 2015 for surgical decompression of the left ...
Arcieri, Luigi+9 more
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Paraesophageal hernia: to fundoplicate or not? [PDF]
The need for an antireflux procedure during repair of a paraesophageal hernia (PEH) has been the subject of a long-standing controversy. With most centers now performing routine fundoplication during PEH repair, high-quality data on whether crural repair alone or using a mesh may provide adequate anti-reflux effect is still scarce.
Eliahu Bekhor+2 more
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Importance Restoration of the esophagogastric junction competence is critical for effective long-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Surgical repair results in such restoration, but mechanical adverse effects seem unavoidable.
B. Håkanson+3 more
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The use of preoperative ventral botulinum toxin for giant hiatal hernia management.
Francisco Tustumi+8 more
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The development of a new measure of quality of life in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: the Reflux Questionnaire. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION This paper reports on the development of a new measure of health-related quality of life for use among patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), funded as part of the REFLUX trial.
C Jenkinson+22 more
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Purpose: We compared laparoscopic redo fundoplications performed for failed laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication (LTF) and failed laparoscopic Nissen fundoplications (LNFs).
Go Miyano+13 more
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Five-year outcome after laparoscopic anterior partial versus Nissen fundoplication: four randomized trials [PDF]
Author version made available in accordance with the publisher's policy.Objective: To compare longer term (5-year) outcomes for reflux control and post-surgery side effects following laparoscopic anterior (90˚ and 180˚) partial vs.
Baigrie, Robert J+5 more
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Context The occurrence of severe dysphagia after laparoscopic total fundoplication is currently an important factor associated with loss of quality of life in patients undergoing this modality of treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease ...
Adorísio BONADIMAN+3 more
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Background Transoral incisionless fundoplication with EsophyX is reported to be effective in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease in short-medium term follow-up. Aim To examine clinical outcomes up to 10 years.
P. Testoni+5 more
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Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic anterior 180° partial versus posterior 270° partial fundoplication. [PDF]
Article first published online: 28 NOV 2013. This item is under embargo for a period of 12 months from the date of publication, in accordance with the publisher's policy.BACKGROUND: Previous trials show good outcomes following anterior and posterior ...
Daud, Wan Najmi Ajmi Wan+5 more
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