"Hiatal hernia surgery is indicated for severe, refractory GERD, esophagitis, or complications such as stricture or strangulation. Dr. Babak Moein performs laparoscopic/robotic Nissen fundoplication ...
Veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) may be eligible for VA disability compensation, if they can ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, can qualify for VA disability compensation if a veteran can show ...
Tension-free crural repair with nonabsorbable mesh did not reduce the incidence of hiatal hernia recurrence in patients undergoing antireflux surgery for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest. Heartburn for multiple days in a row can result from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus, or esophageal cancer.
The device is also indicated to narrow the gastroesophageal junction and reduce hiatal hernia ≤ 2 cm in size in patients with symptomatic chronic GERD. Patients with hiatal hernias larger than 2 cm ...
Researchers examined how laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair followed by Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication impacted gastroesophageal reflux disease patients’ clinical outcomes in a study published ...
Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF. In ...
Heartburn is not always harmless. Learn when GERD needs medical attention, its warning signs, complications, and when to ...
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 97 GERD patients evaluated between October 2015 and December 2017. They followed-up with the patients at a mean of 296 days. Fifty-five of 97 patients ...