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A member asked:

I have had a nissen fundoplication for what was refractory reflux. standing up or laying down 24/7. post op, i have no reflux standing up, but some small air pops. laying down i can swallow and hear a gurgle. is this a tight wrap or nissen failure?

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Need further w/u: Currently there is no doubt that surgical treatment of reflux disease by laparoscopy is safe and effective, with success rates above 85% some complaints are common like postprandial bloating, difficulty on burp and vomit, and sometimes dysphagia.In fundoplication improperly made with the gastric body, cineradiography and/or videodeglutogram is important to guide the diagnosis.

Dr Hegab and 10 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2019

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So, post Nissen, you swallow and hear gurgle back up to throat, like a had before Nissen. Now I have no reflux, but the gurgle. Is that because air is hitting the wrap and coming back up? I'm three weeks post Nissen.

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A member asked:

7 weeks post Nissen. Day time reflux cured, but am having nighttime reflux. I swallow and hear a squeak that sounds liquidy, not nearly as bad as pre-op. To verify wrap is good: Barium? motility test? Or two soon to tell if gerd is back?

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Had nissen in July of 16. Still hear gurgling up after swallowing at night in bed. Symptoms during day 0. Take Zantac only at night (effective enough) or a poi during day as well? Is Zantac alone effective. I suffer from bile reflux.

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A member asked:

Had Laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication done yesterday. Home recovering. Will reflux still exist, or feeling of liquids coming up in the throat still as surgery is recent, and can I expect it to settle down as I heal thus making the surgery a success?

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Why does nissen fundoplication reduce reflux symptoms, but not Barrett's or cancer risk? I'm getting mixed messages on benefits of surgery.

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