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With upper endoscopy it possible to know how the nissen wrap condition and how i heal after hitial hernia and nissen?thank you
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Shows lumen: Swallow studies may show function better ct may show location and anatomy better.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Nissen: Yes endoscopy can tell the status of the wrap and if your esophagus has healed routine surveillance should still be performed by your surgeon or GI md.
Answered 6/10/2014
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