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Failed antireflux operations. Pathophysiology and treatment
1Department of Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
Chest Surgery Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1994
Abstract:
This article reviews the pathophysiology of failed antireflux operations and sets forth diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Utilization of esophageal function tests is stressed. A thoracic rather than abdominal approach is recommended to provide all surgical options.