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1.GERD Flashcards

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The cardio-oesophageal sphincter

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is a functional intrinsic physiological sphincter-like mechanism at the cardia which normally prevents regurgitation from the stomach

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The cardio-esophageal sphincter normally prevents regurgitation from the stomach by :

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  1. The oblique angle of insertion of the esophagus into the stomach (angle of His).
  2. Pinchcock action of the right crus of the diaphragm.
  3. The “rosette-like” arrangement of the cardiac gastric mucosa.
  4. Lower 4 cm of the oesophagus are intra-abdominal
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angle of His

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The oblique angle of insertion of the oesophagus into the stomach

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Pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter is

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10-25 mm Hg

35- 45 cm H2O

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ETIOLOGY of GERD

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(1) 1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction

(2) 2ry: Delayed emptying of stomach

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1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction in ETIOLOGY of GERD

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Factors

pathogenesis

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Factors of 1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction in ETIOLOGY of GERD

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Sliding hiatus hernia.

Obesity.
Fatty meal
Chocolate

Smoking.
Caffeine consumption
Alcohol consumption.

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Pathogenesis of 1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction in ETIOLOGY of GERD

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All these factors act by increasing the number of Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLOSRs) which occur normally and are quite separate from swallow-induced relaxations

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Pathogenesis of 2ry: Delayed emptying of stomach in ETIOLOGY of GERD

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Pyloric stenosis

Pylorospasm due to :-D.U. & gall stones

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PATHOLOGY of GERD

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1- Starting of the condition

2- Progression of the condition

3- Vicious circle

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Starting of the condition in PATHOLOGY of GERD

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  • Starts by mild inflammation & hyperemia

* Followed by superficial ulcerations of the esophageal mucosa.

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Progression of the condition in PATHOLOGY of GERD

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With progression of the condition,

  • The musculosa is affected especially the longitudinal muscle layer
  • When it spasms, it draws the cardia more & more up into the thorax resulting in increased acid reflux.
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Vicious circle in PATHOLOGY of GERD

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A vicious circle goes on leading to esophageal fibrosis which may end by narrowing & shortening of the esophagus.

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CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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A) Classic presentation

B) Extra-esophageal reflux disease symtoms (EERD)

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Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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  1. Heart burn & retrosternal discomfort
  2. Regurgitation & water brash .
  3. Dysphagia :
  4. Odynophagia
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Pathogenesis of Heart burn & retrosternal discomfort in Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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  • It is the presenting symptom.

* brought about by bending over or lying flat in bed at night

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meaning of water brash

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Maya betrod fe zoroh

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Pathogenesis of Dysphagia in Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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  • At 1st, it is due to esophageal spasm & edema.

* Later, it is due to fibrosis & stricture formation

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Pathogenesis of Odynophagia in Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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Painful dysphagia with severe esophagitis.

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Extra-esophageal reflux disease symtoms (EERD) in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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1- Coughing or wheezing

2- Non-cardiac chest pain.

3- Hoarseness of voice

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Pathogenesis of Coughing or wheezing in EERD in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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as a result of aspiration of gastric contents into the tracheo-bronchial tree.

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Pathogenesis of Non-cardiac chest pain in EERD in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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Reflux is the most common cause of Non-cardiac chest pain

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Pathogenesis of Hoarseness of voice in EERD in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD

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irritation of the vocal cords by gastric refluxate.

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EERD stands for

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Extra-esophageal reflux disease

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Complications of GERD

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1) Esophageal stricture & Schatzki ring.
2) Short esophagus.
3) Barrett’s esophagus
4) Malignancy
5) 2ry anemia
6) Inhalation pneumonia

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Pathogenesis of Esophageal stricture & Schatzki ring in Complications of GERD

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Fibrosis in inner circular muscle layer

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Pathogenesis of Short esophagus in Complications of GERD

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Fibrosis in outer longitudinal muscle layer

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Pathogenesis of Barrett’s esophagus in Complications of GERD

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Columnar metaplasia of the squamous lining in the lower esophagus which is pre cancerous to adenocarcinoma

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Pathogenesis of Malignancy in Complications of GERD

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Adenocarcinoma of the lower esophagus

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Pathogenesis of 2ry anemia in Complications of GERD

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minor occult bleeding from esophagitis

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Pathogenesis of Inhalation pneumonia in Complications of GERD

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recurring reflux.

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INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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  1. Barium meal in Trendelenburg’s & anti Trendelenburg’s position.
  2. Upper GIT endoscopy :
  3. 24 hours pH monitoring
  4. Esophageal manometry
  5. Investigations for Saint’s triad
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the reason why Barium meal is done in Trendelenburg’s & anti Trendelenburg’s position in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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To detect degree of severity by reversibility of reflux

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Upper GIT endoscopy in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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  • Normal finding
  • Abnormal finding
  • Belsey grading for GERD by upper GIT endoscopy
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Normal finding in Upper GIT endoscopy in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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Normally the cardia closes on inspiration due to its presence normally intra-abdominal and its pressure increase during inspiration closing the cardia

36
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Pathogenesis of closed cardia on inspiration in Upper GIT endoscopy in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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due to its presence normally intra-abdominal and its pressure increase during inspiration closing the cardia

37
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Abnormal finding in Upper GIT endoscopy in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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  • The cardia opens in cases of hiatus hernia on inspiration
  • May reveal reflux of gastric juice through the cardia.
  • Also complications will be apparent
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Pathogenesis of abnormally opened cardia on inspiration in Upper GIT endoscopy in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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The cardia opens in cases of hiatus hernia on inspiration due to its presence abnormally intra-thoracic and its pressure decrease during inspiration opening the cardia

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Belsey grading for GERD by upper GIT endoscopy in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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Grade I : esophageal hyperemia.

Grade II : esophageal erosions.

Grade III : esophageal ulcerations.

Grade IV : Stricture formation, Schatzki ring or Barrett’s oesophagus

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24 hours PH monitoring in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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Reliability

Procedures

Results

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Reliability of 24 hours pH monitoring in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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The most important reliable test to diagnose the presence of reflux.

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Procedures of 24 hours pH monitoring in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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  1. A special pH electrode is introduced in the lower esophagus
  2. A 24 hour study of the pH of the esophagus is recorded
  3. The patient is asked to record the periods when he gets the symptoms of reflux esophagitis
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Results of 24 hours pH monitoring in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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If the timing of these periods coincides with a low pH recording, this signifies that these symptoms are actually due to reflux esophagitis

44
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Esophageal manometry in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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It reveals:

  • Low pressure at LOS e.g: 7 8 9 mm Hg
  • The peristalsis power
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Benefits of revealing the peristalsis power in Esophageal manometry in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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Helps to choose the proper surgical procedure

Weak peristalsis )> Partial wrap.
Good peristalsis )> Complete wrap

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Investigations for Saint’s triad in INVESTIGATIONS of GERD

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Abdominal U.S.

47
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Saint’s triad

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A Triad of :

Gall stones, Hiatus hernia & Diverticulosis coli.

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TREATMENT of GERD

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(A) Conservative treatment

(B) Surgical Treatment

(C) MANAGEMENT OF COMPLICATIONS

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Conservative treatment of GERD

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The majority of cases can be controlled by Conservative treatment

  1. Waiting 3 hours after a meal before lying down.
  2. Elevating the head of the bed during sleep.
  3. Reduction of weight is very important.
  4. Frequent small, non-irritant meals.
  5. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption.
  6. Drugs
50
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The reason why we should wait 3 hours after a meal before lying down in Conservative treatment of GERD

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To ensure gastric emptying

51
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Drugs in Conservative treatment of GERD

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  • Proton pump inhibitors ( PPIs )
  • H2 receptors blockers
  • Prokinetics
  • Anti-cholinergic drugs are contraindicated
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Proton pump inhibitors ( PPIs ) in Conservative treatment of GERD

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as Omeprazole

The most effective drugs.

53
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H2 receptors blockers in Conservative treatment of GERD

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as Famotidine are also effective

54
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Prokinetics in Conservative treatment of GERD

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as Metoclopramide and Domperidone

produce brief improvement of the symptoms but with no healing of esophagitis

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The reason why Anti-cholinergic drugs are contraindicated in Conservative treatment of GERD

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as they cause gastric stasis, increasing esophageal reflux

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Surgical Treatment of GERD

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  • Indications
  • Surgical modalities
  • Recent surgical modalities
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Indications of Surgical Treatment of GERD

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  1. Failure of medical treatment.
  2. Reflux in both Trendelenburg’s & anti -Trendelenburg’s position.
  3. Complicated cases as ulcer, stricture or Barrett’s esophagus.
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Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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1 - Nissen’s fundoplication

2- Floppy Nissen’s fundoplication :

3- Toupet partial fundoplication :

4 - Belsey Mark IV Cardioplasty :

5- Hill’s gastropexy :

6- The Angelchik prosthesis

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Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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Approach

Principle

Advantages

Disadvantages

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Approach of Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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  • Trans-abdominal.

* Trans-thoracic approach

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indication of Trans-abdominal approach of Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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in the uncomplicated cases

62
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indication of Trans-thoracic approach of Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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useful in patients with peri-oesophagitis

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Principle of Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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The fundus of the stomach is wrapped
completely 360 degree around the lower 5 cm of
the esophagus.

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Advantages of Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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Recurrence is rare.

65
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Disadvantages of Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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  • Gas-bloat syndrome

* Dysphagia.

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Pathogenesis of Gas-bloat syndrome in Disadvantages of Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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considerable amount of abdominal gaseous distension due to inability to eructate.

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Principle of Floppy Nissen’s fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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  • The fundus of the stomach is wrapped completely 360 degree around the lower 5 cm of the oesophagus
  • but this is done while insertion of a Iarge 54-60 F.bougie in the oesophagus
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Meaning of 54-60 F.bougie

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F. is french

bougie means candle in French

Act like stent Then remove it

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Principle of Toupet partial fundoplication in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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  • The fundus of the stomach is wrapped 270 degree
    around the lower 5 cm of the oesophagus
  • leaving a part of the esophagus exposed
    anteriorly.
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Belsey Mark IV Cardioplasty in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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Approach

Principle

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Approach of Belsey Mark IV Cardioplasty in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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Only trans-thoracic

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Principle of Belsey Mark IV Cardioplasty in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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Restoration of the cardio-esophageal angle by suturing the fundus of the stomach to the distal esophagus in a 240 degree anterior wrap.

The esophago-gastric junction is then sutured to the under surface of the diaphragm.

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Principle of Hill’s gastropexy in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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The cardia is sutured to the median arcuate ligament of the diaphragm

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Principle of The Angelchik prosthesis in Surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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It is a silastic prosthetic collar placed around the lower esophagus

It probably acts by decreasing the number TLOSRs.

75
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Recent surgical modalities in Surgical Treatment of GERD

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1- Laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication

2- Laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication

76
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Management of complications in TREATMENT of GERD

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Management of

A) Esophageal stricture :

B) Short Esophagus :

C) Adenocarcinoma

77
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Management of Esophageal stricture in Management of complications in TREATMENT of GERD

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1- Endoscopic dilatation.

2- Thal’s fundic patch :

3- Antral patch :

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Principle of Thal’s fundic patch in Management of Esophageal stricture in Management of complications in TREATMENT of GERD

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Longitudinal incision is done through the stricture which is then closed transversely by a fundic patch.

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Principle of Antral patch in Management of Esophageal stricture in Management of complications in TREATMENT of GERD

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Longitudinal incision is done through the stricture which is then closed by an antral patch.

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Management of Short Esophagus in Management of complications in TREATMENT of GERD

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Collis gastroplasty

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Principle of Collis gastroplasty in Management of Short Esophagus in Management of complications in TREATMENT of GERD

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  • Lengthening of the short esophagus by dividing the fundus of the stomach as a continuation of the esophagus.
  • Nissen’s fundoplication is then performed
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Management of Adenocarcinoma in Management of complications in TREATMENT of GERD

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  • Total esophagectomy

* Stomach follow up

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