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Impact of laparoscopic nissen fundoplication on non-Complicated Barrett′s esophagus
Background/Aim: Laparoscopic fundoplication can alter the natural course of Barrett′s esophagus (BE). This study was undertaken to assess this role in patients with non-complicated BE. Materials and Methods: From October 2004 to October 2009, 43 patients
Ashraf A Mohamed +2 more
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Abstract Endoscopic antireflux therapy is a novel endoscopic treatment for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. We developed antireflux myoplasty (AR‐MP), a modified version of antireflux mucoplasty (ARM‐P), in which exposed bilateral sling fibers are sutured directly via endoscopic hand‐suturing.
Hironari Shiwaku +9 more
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ABSTRACT We report a case of a 70‐year‐old woman with esophageal achalasia and concurrent superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Three adjacent superficial lesions were resected en bloc by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), with no lymphovascular invasion.
Ai Katsumi +9 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 ...
Antonello Cuttitta +7 more
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Esophageal hiatal hernia is defined as the prolapse of one or more intra-abdominal organs through the esophageal hiatus. Four types are identified: type Ι or sliding hiatal hernia, type II or paraesophageal hernia (PEH), type III or mixed hernia and type
Dimitrios Patoulias +4 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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ABSTRACT Introduction Anti‐reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and anti‐reflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) are novel endoscopic treatments for proton pump inhibitor or potassium‐competitive acid blocker‐refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease. These procedures induce scarring of the artificial ulcer at the gastric cardia, which tightens the enlarged cardiac ...
Ippei Tanaka +8 more
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Anti-reflux surgical treatment for Barrett’s oesophagus
The aim of the study. To improve the effectiveness of surgical treatment for patients with hiatal hernia (HH) and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) in combination with Barrett’s esophagus by developing a new method for surgical correction of the ...
B. F. Shevchenko +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims The Endoscopic Pressure Study Integrated System (EPSIS) is a novel endoscopic tool to assess lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function by monitoring intragastric pressure (IGP) through insufflation. While previous studies have confirmed its diagnostic utility for LES dysfunction‐related disorders such as gastroesophageal ...
Miyuki Iwasaki +9 more
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Gastroesophageal reflux related chronic cough (GERC), is a common type of chronic cough. Drug treatment is the first choice. But some patients are tired of taking medicine everyday and some patients can not benefit from drugs.
Jiannan Liu +4 more
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