title: The Belsey Mark-IV procedure in gastro-esophageal reflux and hiatal hernia.
abstract: The long-term results were assessed of 75 patients, who underwent 76 Belsey Mark-IV operations for disabling symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux and hiatal hernia. The mean follow-up of the patients was 4.5 years (range 1-10 years). All reflux symptoms resolved in addition to normal gross endoscopic appearances in 87 per cent of the patients. The complications were minimal and the side effects few.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Antoniushove Hospital, Leidschendam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wamsteker
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Lagerberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000601:surgery*; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors