Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Problems After Nissen Fundoplication
October 02, 2008
Gone are the days when surgery was the only option for patients
with Barrett's esophagus, says Dr. Kevin Wasco. Other options
include acid-reducing medications, such as AcipHex, Nexium,
Prevacid, and Protonix, and noninvasive surgical procedures. Wasco
gives more information on new treatments, such as Stretta therapy,
Nissen fundoplication, and BARRX therapy.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Jennifer Rackley
,
Health Expert
...also indicate the need for surgical intervention.The Nissen Fundoplication is the most...
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By Jan Gambino
,
Health Expert
...surgery. There are several surgical options. Nissen Fundoplication is the most common...
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By Jan Gambino
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Health Expert
...across the country or the world. The reality is, the Nissen Fundoplication surgery is a common...
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By Jan Gambino
,
Health Expert
...difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non...
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Health Guide
...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,...
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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...
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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,...
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GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.Risk...
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The most common heart valve abnormality is called Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP), which affects between 5 percent and 20 percent of the population. It is more commonly found in women than men and...
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