Postfundoplication complications - Prevention and management

Authors
Waring, JP
Citation
Jp. Waring, Postfundoplication complications - Prevention and management, GASTRO CLIN, 28(4), 1999, pp. 1007
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898553 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8553(199912)28:4<1007:PC-PAM>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Management of posfundoplication problems begins by preventing complications from occurring. The prevention of complications after antireflux surgery c an be divided into three important areas: (1) patient selection, (2) select ion of the surgery, and (3) selection of the surgeon. After addressing prev ention techniques, the author discusses the management of new postoperative symptoms such as Dysphagia, gas-bloat syndrome, and nausea and vomiting.