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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
lap nissen re wrap and I need a great doctor in Los Angeles
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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.
lap nissen re wrap and I need a great doctor in Los Angeles
by zoli, Jul 17, 2007 12:00AM
I had the lap nissen done in 1999 for severe heartburn. It worked for about 3 years( i never really felt that i was 100% free of reflux after the surgery but i was 70% better) I make my living as a singer and about 4 years ago my reflux has come back to the point I cannot sing anymore without damaging my vocal chords due to the swelling the acid creates. I take handfulls of prevacid prilosec liquid and solid antacids when Iam on the road touring but they seem like they dont help much anymore. I live in Los Angeles CA. and I am looking for a great doctor that has experiance with re wraps.Can anyone please help. I need to stop this acid burning my vocal chords before I make irreversable damage. I need a great doctor. Please help! Thank You. Zoli
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 18, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 18, 2007 12:00AM
I am not familiar with the physicians in southern California, and cannot make any specific recommendations.
If the GERD still continues - and can be verified by a 24-hr pH study - a re-do surgery or revision can be considered.
Maximizing medical therapy with combination PPI and H2-blocker therapy can also be considered as well.
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_
If the GERD still continues - and can be verified by a 24-hr pH study - a re-do surgery or revision can be considered.
Maximizing medical therapy with combination PPI and H2-blocker therapy can also be considered as well.
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_
Hi You couldn't go wrong with Tom Demeester who is the chief of General and Thoracic surgery at USC . Steve Demeester his son , also at USC is very experienced as well.