What Is Acid Reflux?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Can Surgery Treat Acid Reflux?
In extreme cases and only as a last resort, surgical options are available for those suffering from severe acid reflux disease. One surgical option involves the insertion of a ring around the lower end of the esophagus to help prevent the back flow of acid into the esophagus.
Another surgical option is called a fundoplication. During this procedure, the surgeon wraps the upper part of the stomach around the LES and creates an artificial valve. These procedures are only used when medication options have been exhausted.
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