Table 4 - Results of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in 181 patients followed for 5 years
From the following article
Surgical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease
Renee C. Minjarez and Blair A. Jobe
GI Motility online (2006)
doi:10.1038/gimo56
Outcome | Preoperative | 6 months postop | 2 years postop | 5 years postop |
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Notes: n = 181. Patients were all followed for 5 years. Postoperative values significantly improved (p <.0001). Reoperation rate in this series was 7%. Recurrent symptoms were found in 12% of patients. | ||||
(Source: Adapted from Anvari et al.59) | ||||
Symptom score | 40 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
LESP mmHg | 7.2 | 20.4 | 18.3 | 15.2 |
% time pH <4 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 |