Previous studies have shown that encircling of the esophagogastric junction by a semiabsorbable scarf effectively prevents gastroesophageal reflux. The present study was performed to assess the long-term safety and biocompatibility of this type of scarf. The semiabsorbable scarf was implanted into 20 dogs either laparoscopically or via laparotomy. Pre- and post-operatively, contrast radiography, esophageal manometry, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were performed. No cases of perforation, stricture formation or other adverse effects were found after 1 and 2 years. It is concluded that the new type of scarf is without any adverse side-effects. Functional evaluation in reflux patients appears to be warranted.

Experimental evaluation of the safety and biocompatibility of a new antireflux prosthesis / H. Feussner, L. Bonavina, J. Collard, J. Holste, S. Freys, P. Horvath, T. Rudiger, H. Stein, K. Fuchs. - In: DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS. - ISSN 1120-8694. - 13:3(2000), pp. 234-239.

Experimental evaluation of the safety and biocompatibility of a new antireflux prosthesis

L. Bonavina
Secondo
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2000

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Previous studies have shown that encircling of the esophagogastric junction by a semiabsorbable scarf effectively prevents gastroesophageal reflux. The present study was performed to assess the long-term safety and biocompatibility of this type of scarf. The semiabsorbable scarf was implanted into 20 dogs either laparoscopically or via laparotomy. Pre- and post-operatively, contrast radiography, esophageal manometry, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were performed. No cases of perforation, stricture formation or other adverse effects were found after 1 and 2 years. It is concluded that the new type of scarf is without any adverse side-effects. Functional evaluation in reflux patients appears to be warranted.
Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale
2000
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