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Having Syndrome Rubinstein-Taybi , GERD, Scoliosis, Asthma, Suffered From Hiccups. Looking For Gastro Surgeon For Fundo Application. Help?
My son 36 year old with a syndrome Rubinstein- Taybi has many health issues but one that is really getting to his well being is that he has GERD, Scoliosis, Asthma and has suffered from Hiccups on and off for at least 15 years right now we are looking for a Gastro Surgeon we were told by his Gastroenterologist he needs a Fundo application since he is aspirating !
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
Hello,
Aspiration of the gastric content is a real problem. It may enter the airway and cause pneumonia.
This may be life threatening when it happens and very difficult to manage.
To prevent this Fundo application is necessary.
Aspiration of the gastric content is a real problem. It may enter the airway and cause pneumonia.
This may be life threatening when it happens and very difficult to manage.
To prevent this Fundo application is necessary.
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