NISSEN OPERATION
\nˈɪsən ˌɒpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \nˈɪsən ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃən], \n_ˈɪ_s_ə_n ˌɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Mobilization of the lower end of the esophagus and plication of the fundus of the stomach around it (fundic wrapping) in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX that may be associated with various disorders, such as hiatal hernia. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.