How Long Will Nissen Fundoplication Last?
How Long Will Nissen Fundoplication Last? Although widely quoted, the study of DeMeester et al,3 which demonstrated a positive outcome for 91% of patients undergoing open Nissen fundoplication, extrapolated a 10-year outcome through an actuarial analysis with a series that reported an average follow-up of 45 months. Is a Nissen fundoplication permanent? Unlike antireflux medications,