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Long-term results of the Angelchik prosthesis for gastro-oesophageal reflux
C A Maxwell-Armstrong1, R J Steele, S S Amar
1Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
Introduction:
Between 1982 and 1989, 46 patients had insertion of an Angelchik prosthesis for gastro-oesophageal reflux. Eleven patients (24 per cent) subsequently had the prosthesis removed, all but one for intractable dysphagia.
Methods:
Thirty-six of the original patients were followed by questionnaire, and 32 of these had a barium marshmallow swallow investigation.
Results:
A high proportion of patients (20 of 26) with a prosthesis in situ had symptoms of dysphagia. On objective evaluation by marshmallow swallow, the transit time was significantly slower than that of an age-matched control group (P < 0.01), but showed no significant deterioration with time compared with previous postinsertion studies.
Conclusion:
The Angelchik prosthesis causes long-term dysphagia in a high proportion of patients, severe enough in one-quarter to necessitate its removal. Its continued use cannot, therefore, be recommended.
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