Effect of laparoscopic partial fundoplication on reflux mechanisms

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Authors

Maud Y.A. Lindeboom

Jan Ringers

J STRAATHOF · Leiden University Medical Center

P J J van Rijn · Lange Land Ziekenhuis

Peter A. Neijenhuis · Rijnland Ziekenhuis

Ad Masclee · Leiden University Medical Center

Abstract

Laparoscopic partial fundoplication significantly increased fasting and postprandial LES pressure and significantly decreased TLESR frequency. This resulted in a significant reduction in esophageal acid exposure, with preservation of postprandial LES characteristics.

Topics & Keywords

Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Eosinophilic Esophagitis Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 98, Issue 1, pp. 29-34

DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07189.x

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