INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for atherosclerosis and PAD. This chapter will address (1) the significance of dyslipidemia in the pathogenesis of PAD, (2) the evidence…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Transhiatal esophagectomy with cervical esophagogastrostomy is indicated for most conditions that require esophageal resection and reconstruction. Common indications include carcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction,…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen A surgeon may select the use of a gastric band to restrict the gastric size. The same selection criteria used for the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass apply….
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Transthoracic esophagectomy is indicated for the management of surgically resectable cancers of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction. An abdominal incision is utilized to mobilize the distal…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is an accepted primary or staged bariatric procedure with indications that follow current NIH guidelines. Body mass index (BMI) of greater than…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Selection of patients for bariatric procedures is based on evidence-based guidelines. Patients must have failed dietary therapy and have a body mass index (BMI) greater than…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen The diversion of bile away from the gastric outlet that has been altered by pyloroplasty or some type of gastric resection may be indicated in an…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Fundoplication may be considered in certain patients with symptomatic reflux gastritis associated with esophagitis or refractory to maximal medical therapy. Esophagitis with stricture and paraesophageal hernia…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Pyloromyotomy (Fredet–Ramstedt operation) is done in infants with congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. PREOPERATIVE CARE Print Section Listen The diagnosis is established by the characteristic history of…
INDICATIONS Print Section Listen Symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease is the most common indication for laparoscopic fundoplication using the floppy 360-degree Nissen technique. The clinical presentation and diagnostic workup are described…
