The Thal fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux.
The technique of anterior fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux originally described by Alan Thal has been used in our institution in 605 patients. The description of the technique is the purpose of this paper. A brief description of the results in these 605 patients are also presented.
D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation