Further, researchers found no significant difference between EF and Nissen fundoplication (mean difference [MD] = 0.23; 95% CI, –7.01 to 7.48), anterior fundoplication (MD = 1.76; 95% CI ...

This test was ordered to evaluate dysphagia after Nissen fundoplication. Esophageal Manometry: An 8-lumen silicone recording assembly with 8 esophageal side-hole recording sites is positioned in ...

1. Which doctor performs Nissen fundoplication? Nissen fundoplication is carried out by a gastroenterology surgeon. 2. Can gastroesophageal reflux disease be cured? Patients who undergo ...

"Despite therapy, patients with GERD often suffer from troublesome regurgitation, which impairs their quality of life," said lead study author John G. Hunter, MD, from Oregon Health & Science ...

The child had a tracheoesophageal fistula repaired when he was 2 days old and underwent esophageal dilation and Nissen fundoplication ... of failure to thrive, a gastrostomy tube was also placed ...

The transoral incisionless fundoplication, or TIF ... other forms of treatment Have had a related procedure — called a Nissen procedure — in the past that needs to be corrected Have had ...

while the constantly increasing percentage of children qualifying for simultaneous gastrostomy and fundoplication in our study is higher than that in the other countries. Thus, a comprehensive ...

However, there is a range of procedures available for those who need surgery, the most common being the Nissen fundoplication. A Nissen fundoplication is a common surgery for a hiatal hernia.

A 70-year-old man who was visiting Boston came to the emergency room in January 1998 with pain in his left shoulder that radiated to his neck. The hematocrit was 16 percent. His medical history ...

The main surgery for stubborn heartburn is called fundoplication. The surgeon can either directly touch the parts of your body they're working on (open fundoplication), or they can use special ...

Total (i.e. 360°) laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) is considered the most effective amongst these procedures. Still, controversies related to the indications for anti-reflux surgery are ...