Which of the following statement(s) concerning the surgical options for an anti-reflux operation is/are true?
A. A patient with normal esophageal length and esophageal body motility is best served by laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
B. A patient with a low peristaltic amplitude of the distal third of the esophagus is a candidate for an open Nissen fundoplication
C. A Collis gastroplasty is an additional procedure that can be added in patients with extensive esophageal shortening
D. End-stage reflux disease such as an undilatable stricture or Barrett’s esophagus with high grade dysplagia is best managed by a colon interposition
Answer:A
Which of the following statement(s) concerning the surgical options for an anti-reflux operation is/are true?
A. A patient with normal esophageal length and esophageal body motility is best served by laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication B. A patient with a low peristaltic amplitude of the distal third of the esophagus is a candidate for an open Nissen fundoplication C. A Collis gastroplasty is an additional procedure that can be added in patients with extensive esophageal shortening D. End-stage reflux disease such as an undilatable stricture or Barrett’s esophagus with high grade dysplagia is best managed by a colon interposition