Abstract | BACKGROUND: MATERIAL AND METHODS: 222 patients were scheduled for laparoscopic fundoplication; the operation was completed laparoscopically in 219 patients. They all had an observation period of one year as a minimum; 205 patients returned a follow-up questionnaire. RESULTS: 12 patients had major complications, six of them have been reoperated. At follow-up, 95% reported excellent or good results, 3% had persisting reflux symptoms, 4% had moderate to severe dysphagia and 17% had moderate to severe gas bloat syndrome and flatulence problems which adversely affected an otherwise good outcome. Thus, 63% reported excellent, 23% good and 7% fair outcome, and 6% were moderately or very dissatisfied. Bloating and increased flatulence were the major reasons for dissatisfaction. INTERPRETATION: The risk of troublesome postoperative bloating and flatulence should be addressed thoroughly during the preoperative information, and especially in patients who have similar symptoms preoperatively.
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Authors | Erik Trondsen, Hans Olaf Johannessen, Carl Fredrik Schou, Trond Buanes |
Journal | Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke
(Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen)
Vol. 122
Issue 27
Pg. 2598-601
(Nov 10 2002)
ISSN: 0029-2001 [Print] Norway |
Vernacular Title | Laparoskopisk fundoplikasjon for gastroøsofageal reflukssykdom. |
PMID | 12523186
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Follow-Up Studies
- Fundoplication
(adverse effects, methods)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
(surgery)
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Patient Satisfaction
- Postoperative Complications
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Reoperation
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Treatment Outcome
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