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  • Title: The Angelchik anti-reflux prosthesis and postoperative dysphagia.
    Author: Leguit P, Hagen WB, Laarman J.
    Journal: Neth J Surg; 1987 Jun; 39(3):86-9. PubMed ID: 3614751.
    Abstract:
    Dysphagia was studied in 29 patients after implantation of an Angelchik prosthesis for persistent reflux oesophagitis. The incidence of postoperative dysphagia occurred after three months (61%), six months (45%), and one year or more (41%). Severe dysphagia necessitated removal of the prosthesis in five patients (17%). The reoperative findings with regard to a possible explanation of dysphagia are discussed, and comparison is made with reports in literature. Implantation of the Angelchik prosthesis seems only indicated for the treatment of intractable reflux oesophagitis in patients where other operative modalities failed and who are at high risk for operation. The Nissen fundoplication remains the operation of choice.
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