INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS Although the indications for an antireflux repair and the biomechanics of an antireflux repair done by laparoscopic and open approaches are similar, there are some specific situations in which…
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS As with other endoscopic reflux therapies, the ideal patients for TIF are those with minimal anatomic change at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and moderate-to-severe GERD symptoms that are responsive…
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS In general, the presence of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is an indication for repair (Figs. 37.1 and 37.2). Most patients with CDH will present in the first 24…
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS Regardless of which technique of esophageal resection is used, it is very important that the operation be well tolerated by the patient with low morbidity and complication rates. It…
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS In 1991, the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference established the current indications for bariatric surgery, which have remained in effect since that time. These guidelines recommend bariatric…
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS Because many patients with Zenker’s diverticula are elderly, an endoscopic approach offers potential advantages by avoiding neck incision. However, several technical points need to be emphasized. It is important…
Figure 36.1 Chest radiograph demonstrating extravasation of oral contrast into the mediastinum following a cervical esophageal perforation sustained during transesophageal echocardiography. The patient had a history of chronic bronchiectasis involving…
Figure 30.1 Relative incidence of leiomyoma in the esophagus. Incidence and Presentation of Leiomyoma LMs have traditionally been thought of as very rare. Seremetis et al.9 stated that esophageal carcinoma…
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS Indications High-grade dysplasia (HGD): Recent reports have shown superior results of RFA compared with surveillance alone, and RFA is associated with significantly less morbidity than esophagectomy. Low-grade dysplasia (LGD):…
INDICATIONS Current indications for stent placement approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration include the palliation of esophageal obstruction and tracheoesophageal fistulas secondary to malignancy. Other less common applications for…
