Fundoplication for Hypotensive Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- 1 January 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Hospital Practice
- Vol. 9 (1) , 80-88
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21548331.1974.11706784
Abstract
Anatomic correction of a hiatus hernia may fail to correct reflux in patients (like the one presented) who also have an incompetent LES; such patients should be identified preoperatively so that a sphincter-enhancing procedure can be incorporated into the hernia repair. The approach demonstrated is the Nissen fundoplication, in which the gastric fundus is used to fashion a collar that encircles the LES zone.Keywords
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