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Laparoscopic ligamentum teres (round ligament) cardiopexy

1991; Oxford University Press; Volume: 78; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/bjs.1800780818

1365-2168

L. K. Nathanson, S. M. Shimi, A. Cuschieri,

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Abstract A technique of laparoscopic ligamentum teres cardiopexy for reflux oesophagitis unresponsive to medical treatment is described. The procedure has been performed on five patients and on postoperative testing has been shown to achieve competence of the lower oesophageal sphincter by lengthening of the intra-abdominal segment, accentuation of the angle of His and elevation of the pressure in the high pressure zone. All the patients have been relieved of their symptoms by the operation and have not sustained any adverse effects but the follow-up period is short.