General Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Özgür Demirtaş stated that reflux is a disease that should be taken seriously and followed
and said, "Untreated reflux can cause many diseases, including cancer."
Very General Surgery Specialist Op. stated that many people have complaints of indigestion, sourness and burning in the esophagus after eating. Dr. Özgür Demirtaş, “This disturbing
condition is evident with food and stomach acid reaching the esophagus and even the mouth. This
situation is temporary in some people and disappears after a certain period of time. However, for some people, it becomes a very disturbing and painful disease. This disease, called reflux, is seen in 15-20 percent of the population. Although it is more common in women, serious esophageal
damage is more common in men. It can cause very serious conditions
in the elderly and children.
Symptoms of Reflux
Op. states that the most common symptom is burning in the chest. Dr. Demirtaş said, “Some people may feel this burning sensation in their stomach, neck, shoulders or even on their back and arms. It is sometimes indistinguishable from heart
pain. This is why they usually consult a doctor. Reflux was diagnosed in 50 percent of patients who underwent coronary angiography due to chest pain and found it negative.
In addition to pain, sour water coming into the mouth is another common symptom. It leaves a bad taste in the throat and mouth. It usually occurs after a meal and rarely during a meal. Symptoms often
occur while lying down and sleeping. "Abdominal bloating, burping, hiccups, tickling sensation, chronic
cough, bad breath, hoarseness, nodules on the vocal cords and asthma attacks are other symptoms," he said.
Reflux Treatment
Suitable Stating that satisfactory results were obtained in the surgery performed with the closed method on patients, Op. Dr. Özgür Demirtaş: “The surgery is a reshaping surgery. It is not possible to cut out some of the organs or tissues. Op. states that in a significant portion of reflux patients, the hole through which the esophagus passes through the shelf-shaped diaphragm that separates the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity is wide and loose. Dr. Özgür Demirtaş, “
Food The angulation at the junction of the tube and stomach has flattened, and the node in this area has shifted upwards towards the chest
cavity. This structural deterioration is called sliding type hiatal hernia. Before the surgery
, this node is positioned as it should normally be, under the diaphragm shelf, on the side of the abdominal cavity
. The hole in the diaphragm is narrowed with stitches to ensure natural tightness. Finally, the swollen, bulbous upper part of the stomach is wrapped and sewn in the form of a collar over the lower part of the esophagus. In this way, a high
pressure choke mechanism is created again.” he said.
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