Modified Nissen fundoplication in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

• Published in: International surgery Vol. 78; no. 2; p. 112
• Main Authors: Tsimoyiannis, E C, Lekkas, E T, Berekos, K, Tsianos, E V
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.04.1993
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Esophagus - surgery; Female; Gastric Fundus - surgery; Gastroesophageal Reflux - surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications - epidemiology; Preoperative Care; Stomach - surgery; Suture Techniques

Twenty-five consecutive patients underwent a primary modified Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. According to this procedure, an increase of the diameter of the gastric wrap to a comfortable passage of the surgeon's index finger between oesophagus and gastric wrap was ob...