Minimizing the side effects of antireflux surgery.
To address the durability and long-term side effects of the Nissen fundoplication as surgical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease, we evaluated 100 patients postoperatively. With careful attention to technical detail as described, the incidence of temporary postoperative dysphagia was 39% and permanent dysphagia was 3%. Effective relief of reflux symptoms over more than 10 years was achieved in 91% of the patients with minimal side effects.
DeMeester
T R
TR
Department of Surgery, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles 90033.
Stein
H J
HJ
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000601:surgery; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000601:surgery; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*