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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Post Laparoscopic Fundoplication Surgery
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/ Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Post Laparoscopic Fundoplication Surgery
by FinnDoss, Mar 06, 2006 12:00AM
I had Fundoplication Surgery 6 days ago but I am still experiencing a sensation of something stuck in my throat (at the Adams Apple). This was one of my main symptoms of GERD prior to the operation. Does this mean the surgery has failed or is this feeling due to something else?
Or am I just being an impatient patient and will post surgery symptoms improve after time? At the moment I am questioning if the surgery has neen worthwhile. I have also no appetite at all after the op although I am managing to eat a soft diet is this normal? I am managingto swallow OK and burp but have noticed a small internal burping sound which happens involuntary (just at my Adams Apple). Any comments much appreciated
Or am I just being an impatient patient and will post surgery symptoms improve after time? At the moment I am questioning if the surgery has neen worthwhile. I have also no appetite at all after the op although I am managing to eat a soft diet is this normal? I am managingto swallow OK and burp but have noticed a small internal burping sound which happens involuntary (just at my Adams Apple). Any comments much appreciated
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 06, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 06, 2006 12:00AM
Fundoplication has a failure rate ranging from 10 to 20 percent depending on the skill of the surgeon. An upper GI series or 24-hr pH study can be considered to see if GERD is still present.
That being said, 6 days is relatively soon post-op, and you may want to wait for several months to weeks before coming to any conclusions about the surgery.
Other causes of the symptoms would include post-nasal drip. Treating rhinitis with nasal corticosteroids and imaging with a sinus CT scan can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
That being said, 6 days is relatively soon post-op, and you may want to wait for several months to weeks before coming to any conclusions about the surgery.
Other causes of the symptoms would include post-nasal drip. Treating rhinitis with nasal corticosteroids and imaging with a sinus CT scan can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
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