Does laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication prevent the progression of Barrett′s oesophagus? Is the length of Barrett′s a factor?

Does laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication prevent the progression of Barrett′s oesophagus? Is the length of Barrett′s a factor?

INTRODUCTION: Recent studies have suggested that both laparoscopic and open anti-reflux surgery may produce regression of Barrett′s mucosa. MATERIAL AND METHODS; We reviewed 21 patients (13M: 8F, mean age 46.7±3.18 years) with documented Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) a...

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Main Authors: Bamehriz Fahad, Dutta Sanjeev, Pottruff Catherine, Allen Christopher, Anvari Mehran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Subjects:
Laparoscopy
fundoplication
gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Barrett′s oesophagus
Online Access:http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2005;volume=1;issue=1;spage=21;epage=28;aulast=Bamehriz

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