Laparoscopic Partial Fundoplication in Case of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patient with Absent Esophageal Motility.
10.5230/jgc.2015.15.2.127
- Author:
Kyung Won SEO
1
;
Moo In PARK
;
Ki Young YOON
;
Seun Ja PARK
;
Sung Eun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Laparoscope;
Fundoplication;
Manometry
- MeSH:
Classification;
Esophageal Motility Disorders;
Fundoplication*;
Gastroesophageal Reflux*;
Humans;
Laparoscopes;
Manometry;
Middle Aged
- From:Journal of Gastric Cancer
2015;15(2):127-131
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The surgical indications for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with esophageal motility disorders have been debated. We report a case of antireflux surgery performed in a patient with absent esophageal motility as categorized by the Chicago classification (2011). A 54-year-old man underwent laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication due to apparent GERD and desire to discontinue all medications. After surgery, his subjective symptoms improved. Furthermore, objective findings including manometry and 24-hour pH-metry also improved. In our experience, antireflux surgery can improve GERD symptoms patients, even with absent esophageal motility.
