Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a risk factor for aspiration and subsequent lung allograft rejection. Anti-reflux surgery (ARS) can be utilized for these vulnerable patients to improve symptoms of GERD and thus abate the decline of lung function…
INTRODUCTION: The sole device to treat gastroparesis with neurostimulation approved for use is the EnterraTM system (Enterra Medical, Inc., St. Louis Park, MN)…
Treatment options for hiatal hernias include repair with or without mesh. However, hernia repairs can have high recurrence rates and mesh-related complications. We compared Phasix™ ST mesh to biological mesh and primary repair to assess recurrence rates and mesh-related complications…