Nissen Fundoplication Surgery
Nissen Fundoplication Surgery is one of the most invasive, but effective surgeries to treat persistent and severe acid reflux. During the procedure, the physician wraps the upper part of the upper part of the stomach completely around the esophagus to form a collar-like structure. The procedure requires a six- to 10-day hospital stay.
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After dealing with acid reflux in myself and two of my children I have encountered the question "what about surgery to fix the problem?" more times than I can remember. Obviously none of us wishes to go through surgery or put our child through it unless it is absolutely necessary. My girls have not met the indications for surgical…
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Jan Gambino, Health Guide, answered After having the nissan fundoplication,… Hello Judy, I am worried about your symptoms. I hope you will consider…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered Can a nissen fundoplication procedure… Yes. The procedure can be reversed since there is no actual removal of…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered Does any one know if the TIF procedure… The one link I found was from June 2009. So, it would seem it's been…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered Will you lose massive amounts of weight… The Nissen/Fundoplication is not considered a treatment for obesity.…
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