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Antireflux surgery in children.
A rationale for, and the results of, antireflux surgery in 58 children are reported. Suitability of the patient with primary reflux for this type of surgical correction is emphasized. Conversely, it is pointed out that the child with neurogenic reflux is usually unsuitable for this type of management. Allusion is made to a probable relationship between juvenile reflux and chronic pyelonephritis...
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Introduction Laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) has shown excellent results for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With success rates between 93% and 97% and a low incidence of complications. Life expectancy in our country is increasing and more patients over 65 years of age are admitted for surgical intervention. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare reflux a...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Surgery
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0004-0010
DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.143.4.359