Abstract:Endoscopic evaluation after antireflux surgery is a challenge, due to the complexity of anatomy, variations in anatomical repairs, and the various patterns of failure. Studies have demonstrated that endoscopy reports of postoperative examinations are often inaccurate and inconsistent. The key to consistent high quality endoscopic examinations of the integrity of an antireflux surgery is a sound foundation in the native anatomical gastroesophageal junction and an understanding of the anatomy of the various post… Show more
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