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Severe gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause a shortened esophagus, a condition diagnosed during surgery. Laparoscopic Collis gastroplasty with an antireflux procedure effectively treats this complication, preventing recurrence after hiatal hernia repair.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Long-standing, severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lead to esophageal shortening.
  • Untreated esophageal shortening contributes to high recurrence rates after fundoplication or hiatal hernia repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic and surgical approaches for managing shortened esophagus secondary to GERD.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic Collis gastroplasty combined with an antireflux procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Standard preoperative evaluation includes endoscopy, esophagography, and manometry.
  • Intraoperative diagnosis is confirmed after mediastinal mobilization.
  • Surgical intervention involves laparoscopic Collis gastroplasty and an antireflux procedure.

Main Results:

  • Esophageal shortening is a complication of severe GERD.
  • Intraoperative assessment is crucial for diagnosing short esophagus.
  • Laparoscopic Collis gastroplasty with antireflux surgery provides safe and effective treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Esophageal shortening requires specific surgical management to prevent recurrence.
  • Laparoscopic Collis gastroplasty is a viable option for treating short esophagus in GERD patients.