Verification of the Effectiveness of Nissen Fundoplication Without Myotomy in the Treatment of Nutcracker Esophagus – a Study of 11 Patients.
BACKGROUND: Nutcracker esophagus (NE) is a primary motor disorder characterized by esophageal peristaltic contractions of high amplitude. There is a relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and NE. However, in spite of this, there is no consensus regarding the use of surgery for these diseases.AIM: To evaluate the treatment of nutcracker esophagus (NE) using laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Esophagctomy for Carcinoma Esophagus
Introduction:Thoracoscopic esophagectomy is emerging as an alternative to conventional open esophagectomy. It is perceived to have advantages of reduced surgical trauma and hence lesser postoperative morbidity. This paper presents outcome of patients undergoing thoracoscopic esophagectomy and compares it to patients undergoing open surgery in the same time period in the thoracic surgical service of Tata… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
When does GERD testing become cost effective?
GERD affects as many as 40% of Americans. Millions of pts could potentially be treated with PPI therapy expectantly without a definitive diagnosis. This study looked at actual cost in an integrated healthcare system to determine when GERD testing might become cost effective when pts are placed on high dose PPI therapy. The primary care… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery