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MANAGEMENT OF THE FAILED ANTIREFLUX OPERATION

Authors :
Ronald A. Hinder
Stephen L. Smith
Paul J. Klingler
Galen Perdikis
Source :
Surgical Clinics of North America. 77:1083-1098
Publication Year :
1997
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1997.

Abstract

A further operation is required in a small proportion of patients who have had prior antireflux surgery. This has a surprisingly good chance for success in appropriately evaluated patients. The surgeon must make very specific decisions regarding the surgical approach. The use of laparoscopy for redo surgery is being defined.

Details

ISSN :
00396109
Volume :
77
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Surgical Clinics of North America
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c8a8e545232bbfd5be9f95e53b12a476
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70606-x