Heartburn (cont.)
Medical Author:
Yesha R Patel, MD
Coauthor:
David Jerrard, MD
Coauthor:
Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD
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SurgeryIf prescription drugs are not relieving heartburn, or if you have serious complications of heartburn, surgery may be required. The surgery is relatively simple and is called fundoplication. Its purpose is to tighten the lower esophageal sphincter muscle. The stomach is tied in such a way as to prevent acid from flowing backward into the esophagus. This surgery is successful for more than 85% of people. Viewer Comments & ReviewsHeartburn - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What causes your heartburn? |
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