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fundoplication fundoplication [fun″do-pli-ka´shun] mobilization of the lower end of the esophagus and plication of the fundus of the stomach up around it, in the treatment of esophagitis" >reflux esophagitis that may be associated with disorders such as hernia" >hiatal hernia.fun·do·pli·ca·tion (fŭn'dō-pli-kā'shŭn), Suture of the fundus of the stomach completely or partially around the gastroesophageal junction to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease; can be performed by open abdominal or thoracic operation, or a laparoscopic approach. [fundus + L. plico, to fold] fundoplication Surgery The operative revision of the esophagogastric junction to prevent gastroesophageal reflux, GERD and recurring lung aspiration of gastric content. See Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Nissen procedure. fun·do·pli·ca·tion (fŭn'dō-pli-kā'shŭn) Suture of the fundus of the stomach around the esophagus to prevent reflux in repair of hiatal hernia. [fundus + L. plico, to fold]FundoplicationA surgical procedure that increases pressure on the LES by stretching and wrapping the upper part of the stomach around the sphincter.Mentioned in: Heartburnfun·do·pli·ca·tion (fŭn'dō-pli-kā'shŭn) Suture of the fundus of the stomach completely or partially around the gastroesophageal junction to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. |