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[Results of surgical correction of constriction function of cardia]

V I Oskretkov1, V A Gankov

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Altaí State Medical Institute, Barnaul.

Khirurgiia
|January 1, 1997
PubMed

Insights

Surgical correction of cardia insufficiency can be effectively treated with a novel dosed cardio-esophagofundoplication. This procedure shows significantly lower morbidity rates compared to the Nissen fundoplication for gastro-intestinal tract conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Surgical Procedures
  • Cardia Function and Dysfunction
  • Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

Context:

  • Chronic gastro-intestinal tract diseases often lead to cardia insufficiency, affecting esophageal function.
  • Accurate diagnosis of cardia insufficiency requires a combination of imaging and functional tests.
  • Surgical intervention is indicated for severe or refractory cases of cardia insufficiency.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the outcomes of surgical correction for cardia insufficiency in 113 patients.
  • To investigate the underlying causes of cardia insufficiency in chronic gastro-intestinal diseases.
  • To establish clear indications for surgical correction of cardia insufficiency.

Summary:

  • This study evaluated 113 patients undergoing surgical correction for cardia insufficiency.
  • Diagnostic methods included X-ray, endoscopy, intraesophageal pH monitoring, and esophago-gastric manometry.
  • A novel 'dosed out cardio-esophagofundoplication' was developed and found to be highly effective.

Impact:

  • The developed cardio-esophagofundoplication demonstrates a significantly lower morbidity rate (3.1%) compared to the Nissen fundoplication (41.9%).
  • This suggests a more effective and safer surgical approach for managing cardia insufficiency.
  • The findings provide a basis for improved surgical guidelines and patient outcomes in treating cardia dysfunction.

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