This paper includes commentaries on outcomes of esophageal surgery, including the mechanisms by which fundoduplication improves lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure; the efficacy of the Linx™ management system in improving LES function; the utility of radiologic characterization of antireflux valves following surgery; the correlation between endoscopic findings and reported symptoms follow...

OBJECTIVE To identify and appraise the evidence for an association between laryngomalacia (LM) and acid reflux through a systematic review of the existing literature. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and collected additional publications cited in bibliographies. REVIEW METHODS Literature search by both authors with structured criteria to select studies eva...

Background: Failed fundoplication and complications of antireflux surgery are challenging conditions. The ability for prompt diagnosis requires knowledge of the clinical, radiographic and endoscopic presentation. The primary care physicians, gastrointestinal radiologists and gastroenterologists play a crucial role in the management of patients with such a complex disease. Aims: To facilitate th...

The article is devoted to the description of own observations and treatment patients with hiatal hernias. It was noted that approaches surgical hernias require an increase in efficiency safety, which makes this issue relevant, despite accumulated experience treatment. Attention focused on endosurgical technologies form laparoscopic fundoplication chiatoplasty. has been established main indicati...

BACKGROUND Due to the chronic, relapsing nature of gastroesophageal reflux disease, lifelong therapeutic options have to be considered and recommended in many patients. Accordingly, surgical repair has to be evaluated based on modern, evidence-based methodologies. METHODS A careful review has been carried out of the relevant surgical literature also including trials incorporating direct compa...

Laparoscopic fundoplication has emerged as an effective treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The majority of patients who have undergone antireflux surgery report an improvement in reflux symptoms and in quality of life. However, some patients are dissatisfied with the outcome of antireflux surgery, and attempts have been made by surgeons to improve the results of this surgery. Care...