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Nissen fundoplication
An operation to sew the top of the stomach (fundus) around the esophagus. It is used to stop stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus (reflux) and to repair a hiatal hernia.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Medical
- Category: Gastroenterology
- Company: NIDDK
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