Current status of antireflux surgery.
This article summarizes the historical aspects of antireflux surgery,including the initial techniques and subsequent modifications. Appropriate patient selection is essential to the success of antireflux procedures. The authors review the diagnostic evaluation, the technical details of the procedure, and how to manage surgical failures.
Christian
Derick J
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Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, 38th and Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Buyske
Jo
J
D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D018579:Patient Selection; D012086:Reoperation; D013526:Surgical Mesh