

Why SHAC for the treatment of Acid Reflux?
The surgeons at SHAC (Surgical Healing Arts Center) are recognized experts in the surgical treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). They have successfully performed hundreds of operations to treat patients with Acid Reflux. Our surgeons often handle the worst types of acid reflux patients – they are truly well experienced and have helped numerous patients that other surgeons “would not have touched.”
What are the symptoms of a hiatal hernia?
One of the most common symptoms in some cases causes stomach acid to leak into the esophagus. This is called acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux, and it can cause symptoms such as
- Burning in the chest, known as heartburn
- Burning in the throat or an acid taste in the throat
- Regurgitation of food into the chest and throat
- Stomach or chest pain
- Trouble swallowing
- A raspy voice or a sore throat
- Unexplained cough
- In other rarer instances is associated with Asthma, Sinusitis, and upper respiratory complaints.
Are there different types?
Yes. A sliding hiatal hernia happens when the top of the stomach and the lower part of the esophagus squeeze up into the space above the diaphragm. This is the most common type of hiatal hernia. In many patients may go unnoticed, while in other patient is a source of significant symptoms, especially acid reflux. A paraesophageal hiatal hernia happens when the top of the stomach squeezes up into the space above the diaphragm. It can be serious if the stomach folds upon itself. It can also cause bleeding from the stomach, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, or trouble breathing.

Is there a test?
How are they treated?
Treatment Options for GERD and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Fundoplication

One Size Does Not Fit All
Not all patients require a full wrap, 360-degrees (like a Nissen fundoplication). Your surgeons at SHAC, with the assistance of your gastroenterologist (GI specialist), will help determine if you require less of a wrap 270-degrees (Toupet fundoplication) vs. 180-degrees wrap. Customizing your surgery is a distinct advantage that your surgeons at SHAC routinely do to enhance the results of your surgery and minimize your complications.
LINX Procedure
How does the LINX procedure work?
Do I qualify for a LINX device?
Answering “yes” to each the questions below may mean that you qualify!
- Have you never had bariatric or esophageal surgery?
- Are you 21 years or older?
- Want to stop taking GERD medication?
- Have you never had a hiatal hernia bigger than 2 centimeters?
- Is your body mass index less than 35?
How It Works
Advantages of the LINX procedure:
Disadvantages of the LINX procedure:
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