The extension of the myotomy onto the gastric wall (clearly the most critical and challenging part of the operation) proved difficult because of poor exposure, with the consequent risk of a short ...

The patient is an 83-year-old man with severe alkaline reflux, esophagitis, and atrophic gastritis, with all the clinical features and companion symptoms (nausea, vomiting, pain). The patient had a ...

Fundoplication surgery is a procedure that can help strengthen the opening between the esophagus and stomach, which can help prevent acid reflux in individuals with GERD. The surgical team will ...

Phase 2 study of cabozantinib (cabo) and pembrolizumab (pembro) in metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (mGEA) refractory to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).

Fundoplication is a surgical procedure that helps prevent the stomach contents from flowing back up the food pipe, called the esophagus. It is a surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

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 ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a widespread public health concern. It can lead to the development of Barrett's epithelium, which confers a higher risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Surgical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Among patients who underwent lung transplantation, laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication provided ...