ABSTRACT
The placement of a ring prosthesis around the esophagus above the gastric cardia for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux has been shown to give acceptable clinical results and is technically easier than procedures such as gastropexy and fundoplication. Radiologists should be familiar with this surgical technique because postoperative follow-up and complications are best evaluated by radiologic imaging. The normal and abnormal radiologic features of the Angelchik antireflux device are described. Of 38 patients who underwent surgical implantation of the Angelchik prosthesis, four required postoperative removal of the device because of its dislodgment.
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Esophagus/diagnostic imaging , Gastroesophageal Reflux/diagnostic imaging , Prostheses and Implants , Adult , Aged , Female , Gastroesophageal Reflux/surgery , Humans , Male , Methods , Middle Aged , Prostheses and Implants/adverse effects , RadiographyABSTRACT
The use of hyperbaric oxygen for the treatment of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is reported. The pathophysiology, etiology and previous treatment reports are discussed, as are the advantages of hyperbaric oxygen therapy over normobaric oxygen therapy or surgery. The use of hyperbaric oxygen appears to represent a significant advance in the treatment of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis.