Presence of refractory GERD-like symptoms following laparoscopic fundoplication is rarely indicative of true recurrent GERD.

Karla BernardiLauren HawleyVivian L WangAnahita D JalilvandKelly R HaisleyKyle A Perry

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

Following LF, the incidence of GERD-like symptoms refractory to PPI therapy is much higher than the incidence of recurrent pathologic acid reflux. Few patients with recurrent GI symptoms require surgical revision. Evaluation, including objective reflux testing, is critical to evaluating these symptoms.

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