Increasing Esophageal Length

Abstract

Esophageal length gain after transthoracic mobilization in normal pigs is significant, and would likely be even greater in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease with concomitant mediastinal inflammation. Transthoracic mobilization alone likely will allow successful reduction of the gastroesophageal junction below the diaphragm in many patients who might otherwise require a Collis gastroplasty.