Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery vs Esomeprazole Treatment for Chronic GERD
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Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery vs Esomeprazole Treatment for Chronic GERD
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disorder caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. It is a chronic, relapsing disease that negatively affects patients’ health-related quality of life and reduces work productivity. Consequently, a long-term management plan is required for each individual patient. Maintenance treatment with proton pump inhibitor (PP...
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عنوان ژورنال: JAMA
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0098-7484
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2011.626