Fundoplication - Done Lap Fundoplication For Belching, Acidic

Fundoplication

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Done Lap fundoplication for belching, acidic gerd,severe esophagitis(Gr-C)and ineffective esophageal motility...What type of fundoplication has been done(attached)nd what r the success rates in long term...Does it cure or control reflux?plz tell

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Dr. Rahul Poddar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad

It is nissen fundoplication in which full circumference of esophagus is covered by stomach wall. It has high success rates in controlling reflux because Complete covering is done.

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