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Reflux Surgery Part I: The Nissen Fundoplication
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 repair but some of you may be facing the decision on whether to go ahead with surgery or continue with medical treatments.
Some of the indications for surgery in th...
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
...receptor blockers Promotility agents Proton pump inhibitors Anti-reflux operations ( Nissen fundoplication ) may help a small number of patients who have persistent symptoms... Read more »Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication
...prevent acid back-up (reflux).To repair any present hiatal hernia.There are two primary approaches:Open Nissen fundoplication (the more invasive technique).Laparoscopic fundoplication.In general,... Read more »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights
New ResearchObesity and GERD. Research presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that the prevalence of GERD symptoms among obese patients... Read more »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Heartburn: References
ReferencesDeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005;100(1):190-200.Deviere J, Costamagna G, Neuhause H,... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
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