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Case Report
Sonographic appearance of a migrated Angelchik anti-reflux prosthesis in the pelvis
Article first published online: 17 JUN 2009
DOI: 10.1002/jcu.20602
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Zavareh, A. and Dubbins, P. (2009), Sonographic appearance of a migrated Angelchik anti-reflux prosthesis in the pelvis. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 37: 417–419. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20602
Publication History
- Issue published online: 3 AUG 2009
- Article first published online: 17 JUN 2009
- Manuscript Accepted: 20 APR 2009
- Manuscript Received: 23 JUL 2008
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Keywords:
- Angelchik prosthesis;
- anti-reflux procedures;
- ultrasonography;
- foreign bodies;
- abdomen
Abstract
Surgical implantation of Angelchik prosthesis around the distal esophagus was a popular treatment for gastroesophageal reflux in the 1980s. However, because of frequent complications, this surgical technique was abandoned. We report a case of a migrated Angelchik prosthesis in a 56-year-old woman in whom the prosthesis was found in the pelvic cavity 20 years after the initial surgery. The plain radiographic and ultrasound findings are described. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 2009