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How useful is antireflux surgery in lung transplant patients with gastroesophageal reflux?
Background and objective: Respiratory function deteriorates over time after lung transplant. Reflux disease with pulmonary complications is a possible cause of this decline.
Victoria Pegna +2 more
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Endoscopic anterior fundoplication with the Medigus Ultrasonic Surgical Endostapler (MUSE™) for gastroesophageal reflux disease: 6-month results from a multi-center prospective trial [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Both long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and surgical fundoplication have potential drawbacks as treatments for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Bapaye, Amol +10 more
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This retrospective study demonstrates the therapeutic efficacy of Rikkunshito in neonates with radiologically confirmed gastric volvulus or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Rikkunshito treatment significantly improved weight gain and vomiting frequency without serious adverse events, suggesting it is a safe and effective pharmacologic option.
Toshihiro Nakayama +7 more
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ABSTRACT Backgrounds and Aims Esophageal achalasia is typically defined by impaired lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation. In rare cases, complete circumferential visibility of the squamocolumnar junction (SCJ) and upper gastric folds (GFs) is seen endoscopically, suggesting functional obstruction may extend to the distal esophagogastric junction
Kazuya Sumi +9 more
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The largest series in the literature dealing with redo fundoplication was presented and published in 1999 and included 100 patients. Herein we update this initial series of 100, with 207 additional patients who have undergone redo fundoplication (n = 307).Increasing numbers of patients are failing esophagogastric fundoplication and requiring redo ...
C Daniel, Smith +4 more
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This study examined time‐dependent changes in gastric emptying after gastrectomy for gastric cancer using a 13C‐acetate breath test with a semi‐solid meal in 95 patients, revealing that gastric emptying was initially delayed at 1 month but significantly accelerated by 12 months postoperatively.
Sachiko Kaida +8 more
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Abstract An instrument is described which has been specially designed to facilitate the performance of the operation of fundoplication for the surgical treatment of oesophageal reflux.
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New Right‐To‐Left Shunt Through a Patent Foramen Ovale Following Abdominal Surgery
ABSTRACT In the setting of new platypnea‐orthodeoxia syndrome, early consideration of right‐to‐left shunting via a patent foramen ovale is critical for effective management.
Jack Franke +5 more
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The Impact of Hiatus Hernia Size on Dysplasia Progression in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus
ABSTRACT Background and Study Aims Barrett's esophagus (BE) is the only known precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma, a condition with high morbidity and mortality and rapidly rising incidence in the Western population. Hiatus hernias increase exposure to acid and bile in the esophagus, driving epithelial damage that eventually leads to BE and ...
E. Young +4 more
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Dumping Syndrome: A Rare Complication Following Nissen Fundoplication
Dumping syndrome (DS) is a debilitating entity with gastrointestinal and vasomotor symptoms due to rapid gastric emptying. It is a rare complication of Nissen fundoplication in adults.
Joana Bernardino Cardoso +6 more
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