"On contrast swallow examination, there may be characteristic "ballooning" of the distal oesophagus after a myotomy (50%), as the oesophagus bulges through the myotomy 3-4."
"Nissen fundoplication: the gastric fundus is passed behind the distal 6 cm of the oesophagus and a 360° wrap is performed by pulling some of the fundus anteriorly as well and attaching the two ends anteriorly"
"Toupet fundoplication: Similar to a Nissen, but a 270° wrap"
"Dor fundoplication: the fundus is pulled anteriorly"
"Toupet fundoplication: Similar to a Nissen, but a 270° wrap"
Expected headings
"Fluoroscopy"
"A fundoplication wrap can be performed to restore some patency to the lower oesophageal sphincter. A section of the gastric fundus is wrapped around the gastro-oesophageal sphincter to mechanically apply some tone to the junction. There are several variations, including"
"History and etymology"