Minimal Dissection Reduces Herniation After Pediatric Fundoplication

Thus far, they have enrolled 35 patients in a randomized trial aiming for a total enrollment of 120 patients. Half will get the sutures; the other half will not. But all the children will leave the OR with their esophageal attachments intact.

"The second we closed the study, that was the last time we took down a membrane," Dr. St. Peter said.

He and Dr. Moss said they have no conflicts of interest. The trial received no outside funding.