A new surgical procedure for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia.
A procedure for the treatment of sliding esophageal hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux has been successfully and safely performed upon 46 patients. It is based on the placement of a ringlike silicone prosthesis around the lower part of the esophagus, below the diaphragm.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D005782:Gels; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000601:surgery*; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D005782:Gels; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D012826:Silicone Elastomers