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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have a inlet patch outside my stomach in my esophagus and it causes severe acid reflux disease. how can inlet patch be repaired?

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Dr. Benjamin Kim
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General Surgery 45 years experience
Reword your question: Unclear what an "inlet patch" is that you refer to. Do you mean a gastric band, angelchik prosthesis, or some improvised repair. If you had prior surgery go see your primary surgeon- or get your complete records and seek a second opinion.
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