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Acid Reflux Disease
Studies from University of Utrecht, Medical Department further understanding of acid reflux disease
May 4th, 2008
According to a study from Netherlands, "Surgical reintervention after antireflux surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease is required in 3% to 6% of patients. The subjective outcome after reintervention has been reported in several studies, but objective results after these subsequent operations have rarely been published." "The purpose of this study was to assess the symptomatic and objective outcomes in patients who underwent subsequent operation because of recurrent reflux symptoms or troublesome dysphagia after primary antireflux surgery. Prospective cohort study. University medical center. Between January 1, 1994, and March 31, 2005, 130 patients (mean [SD] age,...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-05-04)
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