Gastroesophageal Reflux

Data on gastroesophageal reflux discussed by researchers at General Hospital

Published in Medical Imaging Business Week, October 4th, 2007

Research findings, "Ten-year follow up after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease," are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from the United States, "Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication was first undertaken in the early 1990s. Appreciable numbers of patients with 10-year follow up are only now available."

"This study assesses long-term outcome and durability of outcome after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Since 1991, 829 patients have undergone laparoscopic fundoplications and are prospectively followed. Two hundred thirty-nine patients, 44 per cent male, with a...

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