Surgical clips to help identify anatomy after a Nissen fundoplication

Am J Surg. 2002 Jan;183(1):12-4. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9610(01)00826-1.

Abstract

Laparoscopic fundoplication has had a remarkable growth in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. But a failure rate of more than 5% has led to increasing numbers of patients with recurrent symptoms presenting for corrective surgery. A simple technique of placing surgical clips on the sutures used to place the wrap helps identify the anatomy during contrast studies and helps plan for corrective surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Esophagus / anatomy & histology
  • Esophagus / surgery
  • Fundoplication / instrumentation*
  • Fundoplication / methods
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Stomach / anatomy & histology
  • Stomach / surgery
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Suture Techniques