Fundoplication
| Medical Definition: |
Mobilization of the lower end of the esophagus and plication of the fundus of the stomach around it (fundic wrapping) in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX that may be associated with various disorders, such as hiatal hernia. (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
| Guide Notes: |
fundo- refers to the gastric fundus; do not use /util except by MeSH definition |
| Previously Indexed: |
Gastroesophageal Reflux/surgery (1968-1994) |
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