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Nissen fundoplication

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Nissen fundoplication
Neonatology A laparoscopic procedure for treating reflux esophagitis and GERD. See Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Nissen fundoplication.
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The standard treatment for these patients is reduction of the hernia, often by Nissen fundoplication, and esophageal dilation if needed.
Large mixed hiatal hernia and stricture as a cause of dysphagia by Hachiya, Adriana; Chheda, Neil N.; Postma, Gregory N. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
28) A history of prior gastrostomy or Nissen fundoplication and gastrostomy was also noted for all patients.
Esophageal motility dysfunction in children with Rett syndrome, ... by Fortunato, John E.; Darbari, Anil; Cuffari, Carmen; Bibat, Genila; Koch, Kenneth; Desbiens, John; Br / Journal of Applied Research
Nissen fundoplication is the name of the surgery to cure acid reflux.
The Dangers of Acid Reflux Surgery by Linda D. Allen / Health care industry community
 
 
 
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