Population-based trend analysis of laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications for gastroesophageal reflux disease [PDF]
Background: The Nissen and Toupet fundoplications are the most commonly used techniques for surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. To date, no population-based trend analysis has been reported examining the choice of procedure and short ...
Guller, U., Rosella, L., Zingg, U.
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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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Esophageal mucosal integrity improves after laparoscopic antireflux surgery in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease [PDF]
Background: Esophageal intraluminal baseline impedance reflects the conductivity of the esophageal mucosa and may be an instrument for in vivo evaluation of mucosal integrity in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Conchillo, J.M. +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 ...
Fabio Pellegrini +7 more
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TOpic: rare and special cases, the real "Strange cases" [PDF]
Introduction: The bladder hernia represents approximately 1-3% of all inguinal hernias, where patients aged more than 50 years have a higher incidence (10%).
AUTIERI, DOMENICO +48 more
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Epiphrenic esophageal diverticuli (EED) are exceedingly rare in children. While esophageal dysmotility is often associated with this diagnosis in adults, the few reports in children implicate retained foreign bodies as the cause.
Caitlin A. Fitzgerald +2 more
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Understanding the Operative Experience of the Practicing Pediatric Surgeon: Implications for Training and Maintaining Competency [PDF]
Importance The number of practicing pediatric surgeons has increased rapidly in the past 4 decades, without a significant increase in the incidence of rare diseases specific to the field.
Abdullah, Fizan +15 more
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Although the advent of laparoscopic fundoplication has increased both patient and physician acceptance of antireflux surgery, it has become apparent that the laparoscopic approach is associated with an increased risk of some complications and as well as ...
Nagpal Anish +2 more
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Antireflux Surgery's Lifespan: 20 Years After Laparoscopic Fundoplication. [PDF]
Salvador R +11 more
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Laparoscopic fundoplication after oesophageal atresia repair. [PDF]
Scarpa MG +4 more
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