EXPORT CITATION

Chapter-25 Nissen Fundoplications: Open Method

BOOK TITLE: General Surgical Operations

Author
1. Choudhury Dhiraj
ISBN
9788184481952
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10324_25
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Chapter keywords

Abstract

Majorly of patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) can be treated successfully by conservative methods. About 10–15% of patients will require anti-reflux surgery (Fundoplication). This is carried out by an upper midline incision. The essential steps are crural closure and fundoplication.

Related Books

© 2019 Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD.   |   All Rights Reserved