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Simultaneous Laryngopharyngeal and Conventional Esophageal pH Monitoring
Published on: December 14, 2020
[Gastroesophageal reflux disease -- current trends]
1Clinica de Chirurgie I, Institutul Oncologic Prof. dr. Alexandru Trestioreanu, Bucureşti, România.
Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|June 21, 2012
Summary
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management has evolved. While medical treatments offer acid suppression, minimally invasive surgery provides a mechanical solution with high patient satisfaction and symptom control.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Science
Context:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent health issue in the USA.
- GERD involves the failure of the antireflux barrier, leading to abnormal stomach content reflux into the esophagus.
- Diagnosis is confirmed by esophageal mucosal injury (esophagitis) or abnormal 24-hour intraesophageal pH monitoring.
Purpose:
- To review the role of surgery in managing GERD.
- To provide an overview of surgical techniques, their benefits, and drawbacks.
Summary:
- Medical GERD treatment effectively suppresses acid but doesn't resolve mechanical causes and can be costly.
- Minimally invasive surgery has emerged as a successful GERD therapy, offering patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and rapid recovery.
- Surgical interventions demonstrate significant control of GERD symptoms, with literature reporting 85-93% reflux symptom control.
Impact:
- Highlights surgery as a viable and effective option for GERD management.
- Emphasizes the advantages of surgical intervention over long-term medical therapy for specific GERD cases.
- Provides a comprehensive literature-based review for clinicians and researchers in the field of GERD treatment.
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