title: Open Nissen fundoplication.
abstract: The Nissen fundoplication currently is the most commonly used antireflux operation. It may be performed using a transabdominal or a transthoracic approach. Early postoperative complications are not infrequent and include dysphagia and the "gas bloat" syndrome. Excellent or good long-term results are obtained in more than 85% of patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Ferguson
mesh_terms: D018662:Fundoplication / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013908:Thoracotomy