ArticleGastroenterology research and practice2009
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: medical or surgical treatment?
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- Predictive factors associated with the persistence of chest pain in post-laparoscopic myotomy and fundoplication in patients with achalasia.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Initial Experience of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Waves Delivery to the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (Stretta Procedure) on Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy.Obesity surgery · 2018Article
- Risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease and analysis of genetic contributors.World journal of clinical cases · 2018Review
- Novel Surgical Treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Systematic Review of Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation and Electric Stimulation Therapy.Gastroenterology research · 2018Review
- The Effect of Zinc Supplementationon the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; a Randomized Clinical Trial.Middle East journal of digestive diseases · 2016Article
- The effect of antireflux surgery on laryngeal symptoms, findings and voice parameters.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2015Article
- Evaluations of life style factors and the severity of Gastroesophageal reflux disease; a case-control study.International journal of molecular epidemiology and genetics · 2015Article
- Are incisionless fundoplication procedures a safer alternative to the laparoscopic nissen for the treatment of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease?Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract · 2011Article
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Abstract
backgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition with increasing prevalence worldwide. The disease encompasses a broad spectrum of clinical symptoms and disorders from simple heartburn without esophagitis to erosive esophagitis with severe complications, such as esophageal strictures and intestinal metaplasia. Diagnosis is based mainly on ambulatory esophageal pH testing and endoscopy. There has been a long-standing debate about the best treatment approach for this troublesome disease. METHODS AND
resultsMedical treatment with PPIs has an excellent efficacy in reversing the symptoms of GERD, but they should be taken for life, and long-term side effects do exist. However, patients who desire a permanent cure and have severe complications or cannot tolerate long-term treatment with PPIs are candidates for surgical treatment. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery achieves a significant symptom control, increased patient satisfaction, and complete withdrawal of antireflux medications, in the majority of patients.
conclusionSurgical treatment should be reserved mainly for young patients seeking permanent results. However, the choice of the treatment schedule should be individualized for every patient. It is up to the patient, the physician and the surgeon to decide the best treatment option for individual cases.
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