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A 23-year-old male asked:

Have small hiatal hernia, been on protonix (pantoprazole) for past 2 months,still reflux.. can i get linx procedure.. and would they be able to repair hernia w linx?

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Dr. Lora Melman
Dr. Lora Melmananswered
General Surgery 17 years experience
Likely: I recommend seeing a general surgeon who is both board certified and fellowship trained in MIS/foregut, and has experience implanting the LINX device. This consultation visit should give you a better idea for whether you would be a good candidate for this procedure
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