title: Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Identification and management of the surgical patient.
abstract: Antireflux surgery remains the most reliable and expedient means of treating patients with a mechanically defective lower esophageal sphincter who are experiencing pathologic gastroesophageal reflux. Identifying these patients, who are known to have a poor response to medical therapy, permits control of the reflux process before serious complications develop. Well-planned and precisely performed antireflux surgery by an experienced medical team will enhance reflux control and reduce postoperative complications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 65212.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Landreneau
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants