Obesity and metabolic syndrome (MS) are strongly associated with erosive esophagitis (EE). The prevalence of MS and EE, and the distribution of adipose tissue have been known to differ markedly between men and women. Although the prevalence of EE in men with MS is known to be higher in visceral fat type MS (V-type MS) than in subcutaneous fat type MS (S-type MS), the association between EE and ...

fluoroethylene (ePTFE) mesh to reinforce the crural hiatal closure in laparoscopic antireflux surgery, has proved to be useful in preventing hiatal hernia recurrence and reducing the risk of postoperative migration of the wrap into the chest [1]. We report the case of a 71-year-old woman who was referred for progressive dysphagia and weight loss 2 years after undergoing Nissen fundoplication wi...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanisms of failure after laparoscopic fundoplication and the results of revision laparoscopic fundoplication. BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication has become the most commonly performed antireflux procedure for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, with success rates from 90 to 95%. Persistent or new symptoms often wa...