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How successful is antireflux surgery with regard to complications and continued use of medication after surgery?

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The synopsis was written by Rachel Jones, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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DeVault, K. How successful is antireflux surgery with regard to complications and continued use of medication after surgery?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 3, 610–611 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0629

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