Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in childhood.
J Pediatr Surg
; 28(3): 358-60; discussion 360-1, 1993 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8468646
ABSTRACT
An obese, 10-year-old boy presented with symptoms of pain and apnea due to gastroesophageal reflux that was unresponsive to medication. A laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication was performed, and the child was discharged from the hospital within 36 hours of the operation. The rationale and technique of a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux in childhood is described.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Gastroesophageal Reflux
/
Laparoscopy
/
Gastric Fundus
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Pediatr Surg
Year:
1993
Document type:
Article