Nissen fundoplication

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo Dor fundoplication
Toupet fundoplication
gptkbp:approach open surgery
laparoscopic
gptkbp:complication dysphagia
esophageal perforation
gas bloat syndrome
gptkbp:contraindication severe esophageal motility disorder
gptkbp:duration typically 1-2 hours
gptkbp:firstPerformed 1955
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nissen fundoplication
gptkbp:indication large hiatal hernia
refractory GERD
gptkbp:method wrapping the gastric fundus around the lower esophagus
gptkbp:namedAfter Rudolf Nissen
gptkbp:performedBy general surgeon
gptkbp:restored 2-6 weeks
gptkbp:result improved reflux symptoms
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
treatment of hiatal hernia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Paul_Nissen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8