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Symptom analysis improves GERD diagnosis and may be helpful to define a successful surgical approach

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Drs. Nicola de Bortoli, Irene Martinucci, Santino Marchi, and Edoardo Savarino have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

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  1. Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine and New Technology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

    Nicola de Bortoli, Irene Martinucci & Santino Marchi

  2. Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy

    Edoardo Savarino

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de Bortoli, N., Martinucci, I., Marchi, S. et al. Symptom analysis improves GERD diagnosis and may be helpful to define a successful surgical approach. Surg Endosc 28, 698–699 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-013-3174-2

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