The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 27, 564-566, Copyright © 1979 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
"Collis-Belsey" fundoplication for uncomplicated hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux
HC Urschel Jr and MA Razzuk
The combined Collis gastroplasty-Belsey Mark IV fundoplication was used in
86 patients with uncomplicated hiatal hernia followed for up to 8 years.
Marked relief of symptoms was obtained, with no initial morbidity and
mortality. Recurrence of hernia occurred in 1 patient. Minimal
gastroesophageal reflux was observed in a few patients. Manometric and pH
studies performed after operation showed a competent valve without notable
esophageal reflux. The Collis gastroplasty creates a lesser curvature
gastric tube that lengthens the so-called functional esophagus and
eliminates tension at the suture line of the Belsey Mark IV fundoplication.