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Dumping Syndrome Post Hiatal Hernia Repair With the LINX Sphincter Augmentation Device

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The LINX Reflux Management System is a surgical procedure often done in conjunction with a hiatal hernia repair to manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The surgical procedure was developed as an alternative to Nissen fundoplication and is postulated to last indefinitely. Common complications of the LINX device surgery are dysphagia, postoperative pain, and gastric bleeding. One side effect that has not been reported as a complication of the surgery is dumping syndrome. We report on a possible case of dumping syndrome post hiatal hernia repair with LINX magnetic sphincter augmentation diagnosed clinically and confirmed with glucose tolerance tests.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.85893

Authors: Sandon Stokes, Harrison Torgerson, Kenyon Wilson, Mark Twardowski, David Lundy

Institution: Rocky Vista University

Language: English

Topic: Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411288476