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Jan Gambino

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Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication

A new study from the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology examined the difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non evasive surgery) vs. medication with a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI).  The researchers also looked at the patient's symptoms and quality of life for each treatment... Read moreChevron
posted 06/28/2008, comment (1)|
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GERD Surgery

Medical treatment can successfully control the symptoms and complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in the vast majority of infants and children.  All of the medication, special diets and positioning can be labor-intensive and yield limited results at first. Over time, the treatments are meant to reduce the irritation to the... Read moreChevron
posted 10/25/2007, comments (0)|
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GERD Surgery: Meet the Surgeon

Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery.  I resisted the surgery for a long time because I was convinced that it was possible to overcome reflux by thoroughly researching the available treatments and finding a suitable match for my daughter. I searched the Internet for information... Read moreChevron
posted 10/01/2007, comments (4)|
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Surgery: A treatment option for your child's acid reflux?

There is a great deal of confusion about the use of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) surgery for infants and children and the role of surgery in treatment. I am beginning a series of blogs about all aspects of surgery in the treatment of GERD.   The vast majority of infants and children with GERD respond positively to medical... Read moreChevron
posted 09/14/2007, comments (5)|
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