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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Name

Fundoplication, Open Surgery

What drugs may be needed?

Prevent infection,Help with pain,Lessen stomach acid

What problems could happen?

Infection,Bleeding,Trouble swallowing,Reflux signs come back,Limited ability to burp or throw up,Gas pains,Injury to organs

Body systems

Gastrointestinal,General Surgery,Neonatal

What are other common names?

Anti-GERD Surgery,Anti-Reflux Surgery,Antireflux Surgery,Fundoplication, Traditional,Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Surgery,GERD Surgery,Nissen Fundoplication,Open Fundoplication Surgery,Traditional Fundoplication Surgery

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