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dix08091
dix08091

If you have a large hiatus hernia & Barretts would it be advisable to have it removed?

But should you have such a surgery if you're close to 70?

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  • Barretts
    Barretts dix08091

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    The Hiatus Hernia is probably responsible for the reflux which caused the Barrett's to form. (See attached graphic. )

    If reflux is bothering you, a fundoplication would repair the hernia and tighten the sphincter but wouldn't remove the Barrett's. If there is a good reason for this, you could ask for it to be done on NHS but you may have to wait a year for it. (It's classed as elective surgery rather than emergency or essential. )

    Radio Frequency Ablatin would remove the Barrett's but unless there are signs of dysplasia, it's not worth it. The chances of progression of non-dysplastic Barrett's are too small and with every possibility the Barrett's would recur, the medication and surveillance regimen would remain unchanged.

    And your age shouldn't make a difference. I'm nearly 70 myself.

    • dix08091
      dix08091 Barretts

      Posted

      Ya know, you are awesome! Thanks so much, have learned a tremendous amount from you. You have helped so much!

    • deborah24051
      deborah24051 Barretts

      Posted

      Thank you.  You actually answered some of my questions and concerns.
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