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The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an antireflux operation

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Abstract

Background

The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an antireflux operation.

Methods

A total of 120 patients waiting for a laparoscopic fundoplication were sent questionnaires measuring their symptoms and quality of life.

Results

Ninety-five of the patients still needing an operation returned the questionaires and were included in the analysis. Thirty-one of 84 patients (37%) felt that the symptoms had worsened, and 51/90 (57%) were unsatisfied. Thirty percent suffered from throat or airway infections, 25% from swallowing difficulties, 48% from retrosternal pain, and 18% had asthma. The mean GERD HRQL score (0–45) was 21.7 (95% confidence interval, 19.7–23.7). Short Form-36 scores of this population were significantly worse when compared to patients with inguinal hernia or moderate asthma.

Conclusions

Patients waiting for a fundoplication seem to have a significantly decreased health-related quality of life due to poor symptom control regardless of continuous medical treatment.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, 90021, PL 21, Oulu, OYS, Finland

    T. Heikkinen, V. Koivukangas, H. Wiik, J. Saarnio, T. Rautio & K. Haukipuro

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Heikkinen, T., Koivukangas, V., Wiik, H. et al. The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an antireflux operation. Surg Endosc 18, 1712–1715 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-9062-z

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