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A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor (M.D.) who has received additional training in the diseases of the gastrointestinal system
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What should gastroesophageal reflux surgery accomplish?
All gastroesophageal reflux surgery, including Nissen fundoplication, attempts to restore the normal function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
When is Nissen fundoplication indicated as Gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
Gastroesophageal reflux surgery is typically performed in patients with serious gastroesophageal reflux disease that does not respond to drug therapy
what does GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) do?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What are the two forms of gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
Nissen fundoplication and laparoscopic fundoplication,
What specialists are involved in gastroesophageal reflux scans?
A gastroenterologist usually performs the tests required for diagnosis. A radiology technologist performs the barium esophagography and a radiologist interprets it.
What are the mortality rates involved in gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
Mortality is extremely rare during or following fundoplication
What is the purpose of gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
heartburn symptom relief and reduced backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus.
What does the medical abbreviation GERD mean?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What aftercare may be involved after gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
In the days and weeks following surgery, anti-reflux medication should not be necessary. Pain following this surgery is usually mild, but some patients may need pain medication.
What are gastroesophageal reflux scans?
Gastrointestinal reflux imaging refers to several methods of diagnostic imaging used to visualize and diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
What is gerd?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
