although this procedure proved effective for up to 36 months in patients who had had no previous antireflux procedure , the displacement rate ( 3/16 = 19 % ) , reoperation rate ( 3/16 = 19 % ) , and the progressive decline in les pressure over time should make one cautious about its routine use in the surgical treatment of reflux esophagitis .
C0184661
procedure
C0543467
surgical treatment