After dealing with acid reflux in myself and two of my children I have encountered the question "what about surgery to fix the problem?"... Read more »
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... Read more »
An exclusive interview with Dr. Rob Palkovitz Published literature indicates that as many as 10 - 15 percent of adults are living with... Read more »
This isn't going to be a terribly informative post today. Rather I'm going to whine and moan for a bit. If you have any chronic health... Read more »
Close your eyes and pretend that it is almost April 15th instead of August 15th. Now take just a moment and answer the following questions:... Read more »
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Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal... Read more »
Of all the questions people email me with, "What can I eat?" is near the top of the list. And, unfortunately, there is no easy answer I can give. But... Read more »
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SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »