Commentary on a study on whether the presence of esophageal disease is related to long-term results of Nissen fundoplication, published June 2010 in the British Journal of Surgery.

Gastroenterologist's Report. Clinical Information: This is an 80-year-old female with complaints of dysphagia, heartburn, and chest pain. This test was ordered to evaluate dysphagia after Nissen ...

In December 1996, the patient had undergone a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, with resolution of his reflux symptoms. The surgery was performed with a five-trocar technique.

The Nissen fundoplication is the procedure of choice for the treatment of GERD in patients with or without esophageal dysmotility. Evidence suggests dysmotility is improved after fundoplication.

Between 1976 and 1989, 33 patients were treated with Nissen fundoplication; in the 10 years from 1990, 51 patients were treated with the combined Collis–Nissen procedure.

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