Belsey Mark fundoplication
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Belsey Mark fundoplication
| Anesthesia type |
GA |
|---|---|
| Airway |
DLT |
| Lines and access |
Large bore PIV, arterial line |
| Monitors |
Standard ASA, arterial monitor |
| Primary anesthetic considerations | |
| Preoperative |
Consider RSI for reflux |
| Intraoperative |
DLT for L thoracotomy |
| Postoperative |
Consider thoracic epidural |
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The Belsey Mark IV fundoplication was a technique developed by Dr. Ronald Belsey whereby the distal esophagus is moved below the diaphragm, and an incomplete (240 degree) fundal wrap is performed. This restores the gastoesophageal junction (GEJ).
Overview
Indications
GERD
Surgical procedure
The incision is typically left thoracotomy along 6th rib
Preoperative management
Patient evaluation
| System | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Airway | |
| Neurologic | |
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| Pulmonary | |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Hematologic | |
| Renal | |
| Endocrine | |
| Other |
Labs and studies
Operating room setup
Patient preparation and premedication
Regional and neuraxial techniques
Intraoperative management
Monitoring and access
Induction and airway management
One lung ventilation is needed for surgical exposure of esophagus, using either double lumen tube (DLT) or bronchial blocker.
Positioning
R lateral decubitus
Maintenance and surgical considerations
Emergence
Postoperative management
Disposition
Pain management
Potential complications
Procedure variants
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References
Top contributors: Tony Wang