An evaluation of the Nissen fundoplication.
The characteristic radiological findings which follow a Nissen fundoplication are reviewed. The esophagus may be narrowed but is intrinsically normal. A pseudotumor at the medial aspect of the fundus is generally present. The history and radiographic findings can normally differentiate this defect from neoplasm or a nonoperated hiatal hernia. Postoperative clinical evaluation has shown this procedure to be very valuable in the amelioration of symptoms.
D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*