Angelchik anti-reflux device: radiographic appearance of complications.
The authors report 8 cases of erosion of an Angelchik anti-reflux prosthesis into the stomach. Erosion is detected by the appearance of the smooth contour of the device in the stomach. One device migrated distally.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000882:Haplorhini; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries