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Chronic gerd, and no barrett's. should i consider nissen? gastro doc says it won't help. ? why wouldn't it?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Because no change: in the situation that caused the hiatal hernia in the first place. It will work. BUT there is a high likelihood of the condition returning after a few years due to whatever anatomy/obesity etc caused it. but... if obesity is a consideration, I might recommend a book http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692496157/

Answered 10/7/2015

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