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Anti-reflux surgery is surgery to correct a problem with the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube from your mouth to the stomach). Problems with these muscles allow [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD) to happen. | |||
This surgery can also repair a [[hiatal hernia]]. | |||
==How is Nissen fundoplication done?== | ==How is Nissen fundoplication done?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-in-Chief: Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [2]
Overview
Anti-reflux surgery is surgery to correct a problem with the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube from your mouth to the stomach). Problems with these muscles allow gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to happen.
This surgery can also repair a hiatal hernia.
How is Nissen fundoplication done?
Who needs Nissen fundoplication?
Where to find centers that perform Nissen fundoplication?
Directions to Hospitals Performing Nissen fundoplication