Abstract | BACKGROUND: There are no prospective studies available on the behavior of extraesophageal and esophageal symptoms and treatment-related side effects in patients without effective antireflux medication, receiving the most effective antireflux medication, and after laparoscopic fundoplication. METHODS: Extraesophageal and esophageal reflux symptoms and treatment-related side effects were assessed in 60 patients while they were on no effective antireflux medication (three-week washout period), after three month of treatment with double-dose esomeprazole, and 3 months after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Esophageal and extraesophageal reflux symptoms, rectal flatulence, and bloating were analyzed with the visual analog scale. In addition, dysphagia, rectal flatulence, and bloating were recorded as none, mild, moderate, or severe. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Tuomo Rantanen, Toni Kiljander, Paulina Salminen, Arto Ranta, Niku Oksala, Ilmo Kellokumpu |
Journal | World journal of surgery
(World J Surg)
Vol. 37
Issue 6
Pg. 1291-6
(Jun 2013)
ISSN: 1432-2323 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 23463398
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Esomeprazole
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Topics |
- Esomeprazole
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Finland
- Flatulence
(etiology)
- Fundoplication
(methods)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
(drug therapy, physiopathology, surgery)
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
(methods)
- Male
- Proton Pump Inhibitors
(therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
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