BACKGROUND Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition with 3% to 33% of people from different parts of the world suffering from GORD.
Sushil Garg, K. Gurusamy
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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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Laparoscopic anterior 180-degree versus nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. [PDF]
This item is under embargo for a period of 12 months from the date of publication, in accordance with the publisher's policy.Objective: To compare short and longer-term outcome after laparoscopic anterior 180˚ fundoplication (180˚ LAF) versus ...
Ahmed Ali, Usama+7 more
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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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Predictors of Outcome after Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication [PDF]
Background: Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication with posterior hiatal repair is now thought to be the best way to treat severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with surgery [GERD].
Islam El-Atiar+4 more
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Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
The authors laparoscopic approach for a Nissen fundoplication is presented.The technique has been undertaken in 155 patients over 29 months, with 137 patients having been observed for more than 3 months.Three hundred sixty degree fundoplication was undertaken using three or four sutures to secure the wrap.
Phlip C. Mitchell+4 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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Possibilities of diagnosis and laparoscopic methods of treatment for hiatal hernia
Background. Evaluating the diagnostic possibilities and results of surgical treatment in patients with hiatal hernia was objective of our study. Materials and methods. One hundred nineteen patients with hiatal hernia underwent laparoscopic surgery at the
V.M. Ratchik+4 more
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Laparoscopic management of chylous ascites posthiatal hernia repair with Toupet fundoplication
We present a case of chylous ascites in a 69-year-old man 5 months after a laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication (posterior 270°). This was successfully treated with laparoscopic ligation of tissue adjacent to the right crus.
Adele Hwee Hong Lee+2 more
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LINX®, a novel treatment for patients with refractory asthma complicated by gastroesophageal reflux disease: a case report. [PDF]
BackgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common comorbidities in patients with asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be linked to difficult-to-control asthma.
Kenyon, Nicholas J+6 more
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