Guest guest Posted August 13, 1998 Report Share Posted August 13, 1998 What is a Nissen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 1998 Report Share Posted August 13, 1998 In a message dated 98-08-13 19:02:11 EDT, you write: << What is a Nissen? >> It is a fundoplication - surgery for wrapping the stomach around the esphagus to prevent reflux. love, sharon mommy to Jake (5)-nda, and fraternal 34.5 week twins Cole (3/30/97) - nda (reformed refluxer) and Clayton(3/30/97) (eosinophil gastroenteritis, mild developmental delays, food allergies (milk, soy, egg, wheat) Nissen and g-tube scheduled 8/14/97) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 1998 Report Share Posted August 13, 1998 A Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure whereby the top of the stomach is " wrapped " around the bottom of the esophagus. It is done to prevent reflux that was untreated by meds. Two of mine have had it and anotehr kid on this list is getting one tomorrow SJHarlow@... http://www.c4isr.com/harlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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