About Heartburn / GERD: Fundoplication Surgery: How Effective is It?

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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Studies have been done to discover the effectiveness of fundoplication surgery for GERD treatment. If you have had this surgery, you may know the answer as it applies to you. If you haven't had the surgery, but your doctor is discussing with you the possibility of doing it, you'll want to know what the studies say. Fundoplication Surgery Effective in the Short to Medium Term A new Cochrane Systematic Review study has shown that stomach wrap (fundoplication) surgeries may be more effective than acid suppression medication over the short to medium term for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)...Read more What Made You Decide to Have Fundoplication Surgery? What Do You Wish Your Knew Before Your Fundoplication Surgery? What is Fundoplication Surgery Peptic Ulcers Whether you suspect you have a peptic ulcer or you are newly diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of peptic ulcers...Read more Symptoms of a Peptic Ulcer Peptic Ulcer Treatment Complications of Peptic Ulcers Peptic Ulcers in Children Hiatal Hernias Whether you suspect you have a hiatal hernia or you are newly diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of hiatal hernias...Read more Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia Hiatal Hernia Treatment Hiatal Hernia Diet Tips Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Do You Have a Question? If you have a question about what you are experiencing or you want to find tips for controlling your chronic heartburn, the Heartburn forum is a great place to start. Visit the Heartburn forum Heartburn / GERD Ads Esophageal Reflux No More Heartburn Stop Heartburn Infant Vomiting Colic Treatment Featured Articles Heartburn Related Medications and Remedies Daily Life -- Living with a Digestive Disorder Cancer in the Digestive System Screening Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge - FAQs Become a Fan of the Heartburn / GERD Facebook Page! Follow Me on Twitter!   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement