Nissen Fundoplication Vs Linx |Biomedgrid

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the oesophagus and stomach. Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, food reflux, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, sensation of lump. In throat, long-term GERD can lead to chronic cough, laryngitis, worsening of asthma. GERD is extremely common, with a prevalence of approximately 20% of adults in the western culture. The primary options for treatment have been proton pump inhibitors (PPI) or laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) [1]. Although medications provide excellent symptom relief in most individuals, for some patients antisecretory medications fail to provide relief [1]. For such patient's anti-reflux restorative surgery should be considered.