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Most people who suffer from acid reflux disease are able to control it through the use of medications and or diet and lifestyle changes. For those few who have severe forms of this disease sometimes the only choice left for relief is surgery. There are two surgical procedures known as Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux surgery that are highly effective in dealing with reflux; Intraluminal Endoscopic surgery and Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. Both procedures are considered safe and recovery time after the surgery is quick. Acid reflux disease is characterized by the regurgitation of stomach acid and contents back into the esophagus and throat. Physiologically it is a condition in which the valve, known as the esophageal sphincter, that connects the stomach to the esophagus no longer functions as it is supposed to. This sphincter normally stops the contents of the stomach from re-entering the esophagus. The esophageal sphincter is a highly effective barrier that protects the esophagus and throat from gastric acids produced by the stomach during the digestive process. For the sufferers acid reflux disease the sphincter can malfunction in a number of ways; abnormal pressure at the bottom of the sphincter, weakness of the sphincter, muscular contractions of the sphincter are inconsistent, or the esophagus itself is positioned abnormally can all contribute to the regurgitation stomach acids back into the throat. Acid reflux surgery normalizes the how the lower esophageal sphincter functions correcting the condition. This prevents the stomachs digestive juices from entering the esophagus and lower throat, thereby preventing the reflux. Nissen Fundoplication is the most commonly performed surgical procedure for acid reflux. The surgeon will tighten the wall of the esophagus where it meets the stomach which helps to increase the pressure around the lower esophageal sphincter. Increased pressure at the point where the stomach meets the esophagus stops gastric acids and stomach contents from refluxing back up into the esophagus and throat. Another procedure that can be used is the tightening of the esophageal valve. This prevents reflux by tightly sealing the valve against the regurgitation of the stomach contents. The Intraluminal Endoscopic procedure essentially accomplishes the same thing, tightening the wall of the esophagus and/or the esophageal valve, but it is performed using endoscopic instruments. This is a less invasive procedure and takes less time with lower risks. This form of reflux surgery also allows for minimal post-op treatment and a faster recovery time. Advancements in the medical field have lead to multiple acid reflux surgery choices. For those who suffer severe and chronic forms of reflux these procedure can provide the relief they are looking for in an effective and safe manner. To learn more about acid reflux disease and its treatment please visit the website Acid Reflux Disease by clicking here.
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