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Minimizing the side effects of antireflux surgery

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To address the durability and long-term side effects of the Nissen fundoplication as surgical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease, we evaluated 100 patients postoperatively. With careful attention to technical detail as described, the incidence of temporary postoperative dysphagia was 39% and permanent dysphagia was 3%. Effective relief of reflux symptoms over more than 10 years was achieved in 91% of the patients with minimal side effects.

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Afin d'aborder l'efficacité et les effets secondaires à long terme de la fundoplicature de Nissen dans le traitement chirurgical du reflux gastro-oesophagien, nous avons évalué 100 patients en période postopératoire. En respectant soigneusement les détails techniques qui sont décrits, l'incidence de la dysphagie transitoire postopératoire est de 39% et celle de la dysphagie persistante est de 3%. Les symptômes de reflux sont efficacement soulagés pendant plus de 10 ans chez 91% des patients avec des effets secondaires minimes.

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Hemos valorado 100 pacientes postoperados con el objeto de estudiar la duración y los efectos secundarios a largo plazo de la fundoplicación de Nissen como modalidad terapéutica para la enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico. Con meticulosa atención a los detalles técnicos, como se describe, la incidencia de disfagia postoperatoria temporal fue 39% y de disfagia permanente 3%. El control de la sintomatología de reflujo se mantuvo en forma efectiva por más de 10 años en el 91% de los pacientes, quienes por lo demás presentaron mínimos efectos secundarios.

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DeMeester, T.R., Stein, H.J. Minimizing the side effects of antireflux surgery. World J. Surg. 16, 335–336 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02071542

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